Clear, firm, rather dry scent of more black than red berries with a hint of juniper, restrained dried-floral to tobacco nuances, sharply seared beef, pepper, herbs, and a touch of sour cherry. Punishment, polished, dry-juicy fruit, lively, fine acidity and ripe, still youthful tannin, moderate, delicately smoky wood with restrained coffee and cocoa spice, salt in the background, herbal nuances, elegant style, certain depth, still little developed, very good finish with pure juice and fine spice.

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