The 2016 vintage began with well below-average winter rainfall, followed by a warm and dry spring, which enhanced flowering and fruit set. Low disease pressure was maintained by one of the hottest Decembers on record, though temperatures cooled down in the New Year and rainfall around veraison in late January brought relief ro the dry-grown vineyards. This was followed by further rainfall in early March with an earlier harvest predicted due to an early Easter. Open, light and airy vine canopies allowed for good flavour, sugar and colour, the mature tannins to develop at harvest, which was overall characterized by average yields but very high quality.

Lifted aromas of blueberry, ripe red and blackcurrant, plum and blackberry with nuances of black pepper, dried basil and bay leaf, and underlying hints of vanilla and fine cedar.

Concentrated blackcurrant, ripe plum and blackberry flavours seamlessly integrate with notes of violet and dried herbs, while clean acidity provides mid-palate structure and great balance, finishing with silky tannins and incredible length.

Deep crimson with purple hues.

Matured in 16% new and 84% seasoned (71% French, 29% American) oak hogshead for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.