Nose
Aromas of quince paste, cranberry chutney, and menthol interweave with savory rosemary and tar weed notes with an underpinning of graphite minerality.
Palate
The palate explodes with dense, dark flavors of cassis, blackberry jam, and dates with a hint of mocha/chocolate. It possesses a nice expanse on the mid-palate with polished ripe tannins yielding a rounded weighty texture. Though expansive, the mid-palate texture has well delineated edges and a densely focused core leading to a lingering, haunting finish.
Aging
Aged 20 months in a blend of new and seasoned French oak