A beautiful blend of 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon that nearly hit 15% natural alcohol in this remarkable vintage proprietor Jean-Philippe Janoueix has produced a dense plum/purple-colored 2009 revealing notes of creosote coffee mocha licorice incense and blueberries as well as black fruits. Thick juicy full-bodied mouthcoating viscous and youthful it needs 3-5 years of bottle age and should keep for 20-25 years.