Very deep red colour with a good tint of purple, the bouquet tobacco-like at first and eerily reminiscent of Saint-Émilion. As it airs, the black berry fruits and earthy mineral nuances rise up and dominate. It's full-bodied and firm in the finish, but without any hint of greenness in the flavours or tannins. The structure is exemplary. The shiraz fills the middle-palate without being obvious, allowing the cabernets to carry the wine. (85% cabernet sauvignon, 12% shiraz, 3% cabernet franc)