Vinous - Score: 92 (2018 Apr.)

("about 20% whole clusters" and no new oak) Brilliant violet. A highly fragrant bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, candied flowers and smoky minerals, and a peppery overtone lends spicy lift. Sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering bitter cherry and cassis flavors that deepen steadily and pick up a smoky aspect with air. Rich yet lively as well, showing very good energy on a long, sappy finish that features rounded tannins and lingering blue fruit character.