Tasted ex-château and single blind in Southwold. The nose is more ostentatious than its peers lifted blackberry cassis and cedar aromas a more hedonistic Pauillac along not dissimilar lines to Pontet Canet? The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins on the entry. Supple in the mouth very smooth and seductive with a seamless finish. There is a touch of hickory developing on the aftertaste. Very fine and better than I expected given previous encounters. Tasted January 2012.

A blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon 35% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc the 2008 exhibits graphite sandalwood black and red currant chocolate and damp earth characteristics in its elegant medium to full-bodied fresh lively personality. It is a delicious luscious already evolved wine to drink over the next 15+ years.