Strong reduction flattens the nose though there is good freshness and punch to the nicely detailed and mineral-inflected flavors that terminate in a mildly rustic and austere finish that offers better depth and length. This will require a few more years of cellaring to resolve the underlying structure.

There is a discreet floral hint to the relatively high-toned nose that combined notes of herbal tea, red cherry, pomegranate and earth. On the mid-palate there is good richness to the equally velvety flavors where the finish exhibits some asperity and austerity. This may harmonize with a few years of bottle age but that is not a certainty.