Opens with a flashy, deeply complex nose of black cherry, fresh plum, pomegranate, and floral red-blue tones laced with toasty spice, mint, and earthy depth. Hints of cooked meat, tobacco, and stone add savory intrigue, evoking a Vougeot elegance with a Barolo-like tannic grip. The palate is powerful yet refined, meaty and tangy, with vibrant red fruit and a bitter, structured edge. Still tightly coiled, with medium-plus to firm tannins, this is a bold, cerebral wine built for aging. A soulful, singular expression.