Perhaps it is this wine’s elevated proportion of Carignan (15%) that gives it such a lovely and distinctive perfume, incorporating hints of ground pepper, cinnamon or clove, and ripe cherries. It’s medium in body, verging on creamy in texture because of the supple tannins, and features plenty of spice on the long finish. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(2/1/2011)
Attractive in a lush, superripe sort of way, with notes of prune and chocolate amid the brandied cherries. Hints of coffee emerge on the slightly warm finish. Drink this full-bodied red over the next few years.
— J.C.
(2/1/2011)