This wine has closed down somewhat since I had it from barrel and exhibits a firm earthy mineral-laced style. Made from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc the ripe black raspberry and blueberry fruit are present along with some sandy loamy soil notes. The tannins are sweet but very elevated and the wine rich and long but currently somewhat austere and needing bottle age. Give it 2 or 3 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 15+ years. 90+