The quartet in question is Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Merlot and speaking of quartets reminds me that I really must get myself off to the barbershop for a bit of a trim. Currently I am sporting something that looks like a cross between Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and Richard O’Sullivan playing Robin Tripp in the 70’s classic sitcom ‘Man About The House’…

Aromas of cassis, black plum, chocolate, baking spices and pencil case oak. A fragrant and highly attractive wine showing rose garden (including the shrubbery) characters. On the palate full bodied with cherry, chocolate, baking spice and earthy briary flavours backed with some attractive vanilla oak. It also emits a rather exotic mouth perfume. Thick and supple but fresh and balanced, it has long fine grained tannins and a sustained briary earthy finish. Super wine. Smooth, seductive and very winning.

Other vintages:2006, 2004

Rated : 93 Points
Tasted : Nov07
Alcohol : 14.0%
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2007 - 2015