Impenetrably black at the core, this wine has a very tiny rim of purple-inflected magenta. The nose is terribly sexy, combining mineral-driven and savory aromas of graphite and lead with fleshy black fruit, cassis and sloe. Gentle on the palate from attack to finish, the wine is both suave and delineated. The medium body is well-framed by mouth-watering acidity and moderate but mouth-coating tannins. This wine saturates the mouth with its pure and intense flavors and finishes medium in length. Drink 2013–2018.

— Published (9/24/2013)