Richly fruited yet finely structured. The nose is intense and brooding, with dark cherry, chocolate, star anise, clove, oak spice and dried rose petals. The palate is smooth and ripe, with supple tannins and generous fruit – crushed dark plum, cherry, liquorice root and earth – lifted by fresh acidity. Very youthful, but with all the right components – it just needs some time to settle. Points: 95/100
The '22 vintage wasn’t particularly easy, but the intent and meticulous attention of viticulturists shines bright in the best wines. The '22 is on fire, with cherry compote, blue plum skin and rhubarb stem. The selected 25% whole bunch adds just the right amount of sinewy, woodsy herbs backed by savoury potting clay and tree bark. Red lingonberries pop like caviar on the mid-palate and the staying power of graceful but astute tannins is why this wine will age like a dream. This is built for almost any medium rare meat you can throw at it – lamb, game or grass-fed beef. It's a wine for the very best crystal and only the best of friends for company. Stunning. Points: 96/100
