this is a five-grape bordeaux-style blend that's firm, substantial and tannic. it spent 30 months in 65% new french oak prior to bottling, and is only ever released five years after it's bottled. focused and expressive, this deftly blends blueberry, black cherry and cassis fruit with barrel flavors of coffee, toffee and caramel. hints of woodsy, dried herb notes add further intrigue.
Corliss