Nose
Aromatic nose of blackberry, mulberry, plum with complexing notes of aniseed, cocoa, vanilla bean and cracked pepper spice.
Palate
An array of fruit sweetness through the front and mid-palates balanced by hints of bacon, charcuterie, roasting herbs & pepper spice. Smooth, savoury tannins tame the fruit explosion and add delicacy and length
Winemaking
15 months maturation in a combination of new (~25%) and seasoned French oak barriques.
Aging
Tannins are sufficiently soft and pliable to drink now, but will continue to evolve over the next 6-8 years.
Appearance
Dark garnet red.
Food Pairing
Steak frites with bearnaise sauce.
