TASTE BENCHMARKS | |||
Profile #1 Intense, Minerally Style |
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Appearance | Medium-dark red. | ||
Aroma | Cinnamon, blackberry, plum, marmite, rosemary, bay, tarragon and butterscotch. | ||
Flavor | Capable of surprisingly silky tannins, bright fruit and energetic finish. | ||
Balance | Driving acidity and racy minerality. | ||
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS | |||
Oenological | Standard Bordeaux technique, minimalist philosophy. | ||
Viticultural | A great challenge to grow properly. | ||
Terroir | Tiny, elevated, rocky sites bring out intense minerality, sometimes to a fault. |