The nose is fresh and earthy, almost primitive, with sandalwood against trodden soil, damp moss, followed by the warmth of currants and cloves. The palate is lively but poised, with mature but carefully calibrated fruit and spice. Unwavering, confident tannins that nonetheless feel welcoming, electrified by penetrating acid. This wine has always been special but with the change in label more recent vintages seem both more effortless and more sumptuous.

The nose is fresh and earthy, almost primitive, with sandalwood against trodden soil, damp moss, followed by the warmth of currants and cloves. The palate is lively but poised, with mature but carefully calibrated fruit and spice. Unwavering, confident tannins that nonetheless feel welcoming, electrified by penetrating acid. This wine has always been special but with the change in label more recent vintages seem both more effortless and more sumptuous.

The nose is fresh and earthy, almost primitive, with sandalwood against trodden soil, damp moss, followed by the warmth of currants and cloves. The palate is lively but poised, with mature but carefully calibrated fruit and spice. Unwavering, confident tannins that nonetheless feel welcoming, electrified by penetrating acid. This wine has always been special but with the change in label more recent vintages seem both more effortless and more sumptuous.

The nose is fresh and earthy, almost primitive, with sandalwood against trodden soil, damp moss, followed by the warmth of currants and cloves. The palate is lively but poised, with mature but carefully calibrated fruit and spice. Unwavering, confident tannins that nonetheless feel welcoming, electrified by penetrating acid. This wine has always been special but with the change in label more recent vintages seem both more effortless and more sumptuous.