The finest example of this wine I have ever tasted the 2009 Epicurea de Chateau Martinat (80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon) was cropped at 25 hectoliters per hectare. Aromas of flowers licorice smoke red and black fruits and subtle wood are followed by a broadly flavored savory opulently-textured wine displaying terrific fruit intensity purity and length. It is well above its humble pedigree and should drink nicely for a decade or more. (Tasted two times.)