Deep Ruby colour with intense and shiny cherry tones. 

Hot vintage where we avoid aromas of dried fruits or liquor to avoid a heavy Unico which is not part of its style. Delicate nose where everything is present but nothing predominant. Notes of cider and cigar box.

Generous vintage with a minty character that makes it fresh. Wide and intense finish.    Sumptuously aromatic with baskets of berries. Arrives in the mouth as promised on the nose. For enjoying already with its plump fruit, layered with sweet spices and a tang of white pepper.

The tannins come in smoothly. This vintage is distinctive for being the last to have such a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon (13%). I gave this an identical score in 2016.

ROBERT PARKER WINE ADVOCATE 98 POINTS

WINE ENTHUSIAST 98 POINTS

GUIA PENIN  97 POINTS

Maturation: A ‘typical’ winter followed by a mild spring, and warm summer with rain at the right time. 15 months in large-capacity wooden vats, 17 months in new barrels, then another 26 months in large-capacity wooden vats.