Made under the guidance of Hubert du Bouard this blend of primarily Merlot and a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc (around 9%) from the limestone soils on the hillsides of St.-Emilion exhibits a dense purple color lots of chalky minerality and a big sweet perfume of boysenberries blackberries licorice and burning embers. It is full-bodied and opulent with an abundance of fruit glycerin power and silkiness. Some tannins lurking in the finish suggest a half dozen years of cellaring will be required. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2035.