I tasted this over three days and it didn’t tire much at all. It’s a good sign.

It’s perfumed with roses, basil and aniseed over bright red fruits, a bit of smoke and a seemingly low oak influence. In the mouth medium bodied and tight with fresh acidity, strong dry tannins and flavours of bright red fruits, violet, stalks and mint. It pushes through the palate and clings on long afterwards. I think it’s a wine of structure and considerable power, although not fat or heavy, and should age magnificently - at which stage it may rate even higher again.

Other vintages : 2006

Rated : 93+ Points
Tasted : Jun08
Alcohol : 13.2%
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2011 - 2015+