This wine remains just a bit tight and hard, but it oozes quality and promise for those with a bit of patience. The blend is 60% Tannat, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot. These lots were vinified separately, aged in French oak for a year, and then blended and merged in barriques for another four months before bottling. The fruit shows good ripeness but also bright acidity and serious tannic grip. The proportions are right, and with a little time to unwind, this will likely merit an even higher score.
