A beautiful wine. This was shut down on opening but within about 30 minutes it opened and kept improving all night long. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose has cassis, dark chocolate, slight cigar box and baking spices. On the palate, this has a medium to full body with a lovely texture. Lots of energy. Cassis over minerals and char. Great balance. Long finish. This still needs a few more years to reach peak and should be good for ten to fifteen more after that. Plenty of upside on the score.
While not their "top" wine, this is an ultra premium Cabernet that is on par with Napa or any other Cabernets at this price level. It is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Petit Verdot. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is open and enticing. Cassis, black raspberries, cigar box, chocolate, spice and char.