A mildly macerated nose of black raspberry, cassis and plum is nuanced with hints of spice and earth that introduce rich, round and very suave medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent richness and a sappy mouth feel, all wrapped in a long and ever-so-slightly warm finish. Despite the slight faults, there is really very good complexity and if not impeccable balance, then close. In sum, this works.

Good bright medium red. Musky, reduced nose hints at flowers and earth. Sweet, concentrated and fine-grained, with a saline character leavened by well-integrated acidity. Conveys the impression of a higher pH than most of the other 2010s at this address. Today the persistent finish shows slightly dry tannins, perhaps due to a high level of CO2.