The wine has fabulous colour in the glass, youthful, inky and vibrant. Heady aromas of plum conserve, mulberry, blackcurrant, Asian spice, violets and anise. There's plenty going on here. The palate is plush, vibrant and beautifully weighted. There's a purity of fruit here, all dark fruit, spice and so vivid. Long, fleshy and layered, this has absolute power, but also supreme balance