Soft and opulent, with impeccable purity, a rich, lush, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, and copious quantities of sweet cherry and cassis fruit, licorice, earth, and subtle dried herb notes, this hedonistic St.-Emilion will offer lovely drinking over the next 10-12 years.

Subtle aromas of leaves and fruit follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Needs time to develop in the bottle. Best after 2011. 540 cases made. -JS