I must say this was a huge surprise. Quite an astounding wine. A wine of power and intensity, but not excessive or pompous. And drunk at a perfect point in its evolution. Big figgy nose, reminiscent of carob, treacle, molasses, but with vibrant fresh fruit in the middle, so still that exciting tension between youth and age, wisdom and vigour. Thick and dense, but lively and tense. Lots of brambly forest fruit, spiciness and acidity from the Syrah, and nice creamy sweetness from the Mourvedre. Long and generous and lip-smacking jammy smoky finish. Super! The Cabernet is less obvious, but it should give it long life. Not as tannic as I feared. A great wine.

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