The wine is an opaque, almost impenetrable deep purple-black with a vibrant crimson rim, immediately suggesting immense concentration.
The bouquet is complex and slowly unfolding, offering layers of blackberry compote, black plum, dark cherry and blueberry, interwoven with classic Grange signatures of espresso, dark chocolate, liquorice, star anise and roasted spices. Notes of cedar, vanilla bean and toasted coconut emerge from its maturation in new American oak, while hints of smoked meats, graphite, dried herbs and subtle eucalyptus add savoury complexity. With air, delicate floral aromas and mineral nuances continue to evolve in the glass.
The palate is full-bodied, dense and remarkably structured. Rich flavours of black fruits, cassis and plum are layered with mocha, cocoa, anise and sweet baking spices, supported by fine yet commanding tannins. Despite its immense concentration, the wine maintains freshness and balance, finishing exceptionally long with notes of dark chocolate, savoury spice and mineral persistence. The integration of fruit, oak and tannin suggests a wine built for decades of graceful evolution.
