Vinous - Score: 92 (2018 Apr.)

(50% new oak) Brilliant ruby. An expansive bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, potpourri and olive, and a smoky mineral note builds in the glass. Shows impressive depth and energy on the palate, offering sweet dark berry, vanilla and violet flavors that are braced by a spine of juicy acidity. Shows a surprisingly light touch for its heft and finishes on a gently tannic note, displaying bright delineation and spicy thrust.