Traditional and complex, showing a whiff of leather over raspberries, red cherries and vanilla, with earthy tones, embers and licorice depth. Elegant and medium-bodied but even lighter than expected, delivering focused, velvety tannins, refreshing fruity acidity and a polished finish with some weight. Drink or hold.
Score: 95 points -- Aldo Fiordelli, jamessuckling.com, 2026