Bright red. Highly perfumed, mineral-accented raspberry, candied cherry, star anise and floral oil scents pick up a smoky accent with air. Juicy, sweet and energetic on the palate, offering concentrated red and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors that slowly spread out as the wine opens up. The mineral and floral notes drive a very long, lively finish that features silky tannins and a subtle touch of candied rose. (15% new French oak)