Perfumed nose with blackcurrants, blackberries and subtle red roses. Full-to medium-bodied with creamy, integrated tannins that caressing the mouth. Just slightly chewy at the end, but will soften in a year or two...

Deep ruby. Smoky garrigue-like components to the dark berry and plum aromas and flavors. Ripe and juicy, but also refined and long, this is slightly bigger and riper but not that noticeably better than the 2017 Montessu...