Palate
The characteristic softness of Merlot is certainly an important feature of this wine; the substantial dollop of Petit Verdot (24%) has added a silky note of violets and textural elegance. There is still a lovely minty, cedary aspect to this wine, reflective of its perfect balance, with nary a prunish note to be found.
Food Pairing
Proper (British) mutton, proper leg of lamb, (ideally served with proper Yorkshire pudding). All joking aside, this wine is delicious with a wild mushroom risotto, roasted turkey roulade, or smoked duck.
