Blackcurrants and black cherries with lovely flowers on the nose. Medium-bodied with ultra fine tannins that give focus and tension to the wine. Pretty and poised. A little shy now. From organically grown grapes. Drink after 2027 [into mid-to-late 2030s]. Score - 98. (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 7, 2023)
Tobacco, sage and rosemary come through nicely, together with redcurrants and cassis. Full-bodied, yet polished, with a solid and dense center-palate. Tight at the end now, but will open nicely. Needs two or three years to develop. 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. Try after 2025 [and has the potential to see 2038+]. Score - 97. (jamessuckling.com, Dec. 1, 2022)
A fresh yet rich and dense red with cherries, berries, light cream and hints of hazelnuts. Full body, soft and layered tannins and a fruity finish. Reserved and tight. Shows balance for 2017. Better after 2021. Score - 95. (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)
Impressive aromas of spice, nutmeg, white pepper and ripe fruit. Full-bodied, tight and focused with blackberries and licorice and some hot white stones. Solid, pure syrah. Balanced. Drink or hold. Score - 94. (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)
A soft and caressing red with a full body and plush, finely woven tannins. Plenty of dark cherry, mulberry, chocolate and some bark. Citrus zest and dried flowers, too. Lightly chewy at the end. 95% sangiovese and 5% merlot. Try in 2025. Score - 93. (jamessuckling.com, June 8, 2022)
Distinctive aromas of walnuts and hazelnuts with plums and berries. Some flowers as well. Full-bodied yet fresh and hemmed in with chewy tannins that give liveliness and compactness to the wine. Tannins are integrated and extremely long. Drink after 2028 [or cellar until 2040+]. Score - 98. (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 28, 2023)