Jazzy and alluring bouquet with a playful hint of cotton candy. Rich butterscotch oak meets sharp acidity, creating tension and energy. Tangy tangerine and baked apple cut through, with soft pear, herbs, and mint adding nuance. A touch of vanilla custard lingers on the finish. Restrained but expressive.

Superb structure and detail. Tangy and well-built, with a lifted core of dark red fruit layered over black tea and a grounding of black soil. There’s a touch of Volnay-like elegance in the mid-palate. Polished and compelling.