An unusual blend of nearly 50% Merlot, a whopping 35% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon the 2009 reminds one of the 1990. A big, inky/purple-tinged wine with just over 14% natural alcohol, it exhibits exotic, flamboyant aromas of espresso roast, incense, sweet black cherries, black currants, licorice, asphalt, barbecue smoke, Christmas fruitcake and herbs. Full-bodied with silky tannins, luscious fruit, a hedonistic yet complex personality, low acidity, noticeable tannin and enviable purity, this head-turning beauty has gorgeous texture. So much going on in the glass. Drink from 2018 to 2030+.