Deep crimson. Intense oyster shell, graphite, dark cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate / praline / mocha aromas with sage notes. Concentrated dark cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate, supple fine loose-knit gravelly tannins and integrated mocha / vanilla oak notes, Finishes chalky firm with blackberry pastille chinotto / tobacco leaf notes, Very well balanced aged claret style. 14 months in French and American oak, 70% new.