Blend: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc
 
92  Points Falstaff
Deep ruby garnet, purple reflections, subtle ochre rim. Blackberry confit, background of orange zest, ripe plums, some nougat, fine herbal savouriness. Juicy, freshly structured, cherry fruit, supporting tannins, chocolatey finish, versatile.
 
Winemaker Notes
A rich and full-bodied wine with aromas of berries, black fruits, tobacco, roasted coffee, and spicy and woody notes. On the palate, it is well-balanced and velvety, with refined power coming from concentration rather than weight and sweetness. Rich blackberry fruit and layers of texture are a great combination for this wine that has profited from the quality of the Cabernet Franc in this vintage. It has plenty of fruit and acidity, as well as firm, still-toasty tannins that lend a hand extending the clean, floral finish.