Vinous: 91-93 points

Dark ruby. Spicy black raspberry, licorice, herbs and pepper on the nose, with floral pastille and mineral nuances adding lift and complexity. Silky, sweet and penetrating, with nicely delineated flavors of dark berries, licorice pastille and lavender. Supple tannins come on late, giving grip to the juicy, floral, impressively persistent finish.

Review date: January 2014