Starts out very locked up with red raspberries, rose hips, herbal notes, ripe cherries, and barrel notes. The palate is ripe and tightly wound with rich fruit flavors and firm tannins. Give one to two years or decant. 53% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, and 3% Malbec. Aged 18 months in French oak (60% new). 14.7% alcohol. Sample provided by winery.