![]() On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy boysenberry, fleshy cassis and slight notes of fleshy strawberry, redcurrant, violet / cornflower associated with a subtle / discreet touch of wood, cardamom, nutmeg, slight / discreet touches of caramelized oak (in the background) as well as subtle hints of dark chocolate, caramelization (on the finish) and a subtle hint of almond (on the finish / in the background). ![]() The palate is fruity, well-balanced, a bit aerial and offers a beautiful delicacy / finesse, gourmandise, a slight juiciness, a beautiful tension, a good definition, a slight acid frame, a beautiful guideline, a good tannic structure, a nice fat as well as a beautiful, silky and slightly creamy (in the background) matter. It reveals notes of boysenberry, cassis and small wild fruits associated with discreet touches of wild strawberry, crushed raspberry, slight hints of cornflower, violet as well as a discreet hint of nutmeg, wood, subtle touches of black pepper and spices. The nose is fruity, elegant, aromatic and charming. Tannins are precise, elegant, racy and very finely firm. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/pulpy blueberry, small notes of plum associated with touches of juicy/fresh red berries, cherry as well as hints of tonka bean, strawberry flowers, caramelization, toasted as well as very discreet hints of mild tobacco, vanilla, a subtle hint of almond and toasted oak. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced, full of control/delicacy, full of finesse and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize, a certain unctuosity, a beautiful finesse of the grain, subtility as well as well as a beautiful freshness, energy and a beautiful balance. It reveals notes of pulpy Boysen berry, juicy/fresh violet plum, small notes of juicy/fresh raspberry associated with touches of violet, strawberry, lily, small ripe fruits as well as fine hints of juicy/fresh blueberry, touches of sweet spices, cuben pepper and discreet hints of fresh tobacco. Drink 2022-2036.The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers delicacy, deepness, complexity as well as a beautiful freshness. Drink with food now! May need to take on a little bit of puppy fat for perfection. Not a trace of smoke taint! Very mid Atlantic and really pretty sophisticated. Much livelier than the Overture just tasted, with tannin in evidence and a dry finish. A combination of savoury and something as sweet and chalky as Edinburgh rock. Interesting top note of tobacco with some candied fruit. Lustrous shaded garnet with some shading towards the rim. (Two lots eventually were rejected.) 54% native yeast, of which the one they call Dog was the dominant one. Picked from 5 September (a little 'earlier than expected') and 91% was harvested by 8 October when the fires started. Big heat spike early September shut down ripening for a while so the alcohol level is 'only' 14%. Wet spring delayed flowering by two weeks and then came a very warm summer. 20-day maceration and then aged for 17 months in 100% new French oak. It is attested both in inscriptions and in some of the earliest extant Latin literary works, such as the comedies of Plautus and Terence.The Latin alphabet was devised from the Etruscan alphabet. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 1% Malbec. The earliest known form of Latin is Old Latin, which was spoken from the Roman Kingdom to the later part of the Roman Republic period.
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