Allen Meadows - Score: 89-91 (2019 April)

This is aromatically similar to the Bressandes but with many more spice elements suffusing the nose. The velvety yet punchy medium weight flavors possess good if not special mid-palate concentration though the slightly short finish is shaped by grippy tannins that are borderline edgy. As the description suggests, this isn't exactly a model of harmony and while it may come together, today it's quite awkward and hard to read. In a word, disappointing.