Blackberries, blueberries and violets. Dark-purple fruit. It's full-bodied with very polished tannins that are beautiful and very intense. Chewy and creamy. Needs time to open.

The vineyard, on the edge of Saint-Emilion city, has produced a juicy, well-structured wine. Restrained tannins back up ripe black-currant fruitiness. An attractive smoky perfume from rich Cabernet Franc in the blend enhances complexity and density.

This has a solidly built core of red and black currant fruit spliced with an alder streak and backed by subtle black tea and mineral accents through the finish. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.