Offers wonderful purity of fruit. Rich, full-bodied, elegant and stylish, with a mix of spicy black cherry, raspberry and wilted rose scents. Intense, balanced, vibrant and well-structured, ending with a hint of black licorice. Should only get better. Drink now through 2016. – JL

Although this wine is the least pricey of DuMOL's latest efforts, there is nothing lesser about it when it comes to oaky richness or fruity depth. What is more, it shows the supple texture and very fine balance that marks the best of the bunch, and, while clearly one that will age famously for a few years, it nonetheless sports a sense of early polish and refinement that makes it hard to resist right now.