(from Petits Epenots). Moderate wood combines with notes of plum, dark raspberry, anise and earth scents. The medium-bodied flavors possess an attractive velvety texture thanks to the abundant amount of dry extract that also serves to buffer the firm tannic spine on the sappy, dusty and ever-so-mildly austere finale. This serious effort will definitely require at least 6 to 8 years of cellar time to become more civilized. (90-92)/2024+