A loud concoction of violets, fennel, chocolate, plums and earth. The palate is big and concentrated. Blacker than the ace of spades. Dark chocolate, blackberry and earth. A big wine with imposing yet fine grained tannins. Volumes of fruit tempered by a core of ironstone and graphite. Peppery spice grinds its way through the opulent fruit, pairing itself with the rugged tannins resulting in a wine of remarkable persistence. At six years old very much in its infancy. Patience will be well rewarded. However, if you dare to open it now, be sure to decant and match to some serious protein.