"Ruby-red. Smoky dark berries and cherry on the nose, with notes of licorice, herbs and black cardamom coming up with air. Denser than the Vin des Amis, with chewy tannins and notes of bitter chocolate and tarragon adding a serious quality to the dark fruit flavors. Surprisingly rich for the vintage and the category, with good finishing grip, smoky, herbal persistence and slightly gritty tannins. 88 points" - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jan/Feb 11
