Once again a notably ripe nose is composed of liqueur-like aromas that include plum, cassis, spice and cool sauvage nuances. The supple and seductively textured medium weight flavors possess a lovely sense of underlying tension and good minerality that continues onto the mildly austere, persistent and well-balanced finale. This too should be approachable young if you don't have the patience to wait the 8 to 10 years that will be necessary for the tannins to resolve.
90-92 points Allen Meadows burghound.com Apr 2015 Drink 2020+
(three of the eight barrels were new): Good dark red. Red and darker berry aromas are complicated by licorice and game notes. Tactile and concentrated, with its savory aspect nicely leavened by a touch of sweetness. Doesn't have the length for 90 points, but this is more precise and juicy than the 2014 version and shows good balance. This fruit was picked with 12.2% potential alcohol, according to winemaker Nadine Gublin, and is 12.7% in bottle.
89 points Stephen Tanzer vinous.com March 2016 Drink 2019 – 2025