Rich and full-bodied, this wine’s tannins provide a reassuring grip underneath their supple, velvety mouthfeel – an indication of age-worthiness and promise of evolving complexity with years of additional cellaring.

The 2014 Au Sommet launches forth with captivating aromatics high-toned red berries, Santa Rosa plum, clove, tobacco leaf and cocoa waft from the glass.

A mouthwatering entry coats the palate with elegant and well-defined layers, while the flavor and texture are complemented by notes of creamy French oak.

Dense, ripe, and full-bodied, with deftly balanced, prodigious tannins, this magnificent effort displays a core of cassis, blackberry, graphite and espresso bean complimented by a slight hint of creamy vanilla oak on the prodigious finish.

Intense notes of voluptuous dark fruit are deftly balanced by plush tannins and perfectly integrated oak.