Variety	Cabernet Merlot
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Year	2005
Volume	750 mL

Notes

Asted single blind at Southwold. The crystalline nose here is primal, backward, takes some coaxing from the glass: blackberry, bilberry, briary, graphite and a spellbinding sense of mineralite. The palate is beautifully balanced with svelte tannins. Touches of sandalwood inflecting the pure fruit, deftly integrated new oak; incredible length once again. Despite the vice-like grip on the finish there is a feminine quality to this wine. Quite simply: it takes your breath away. Perfection. Drink 2015 - 2040+ Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (July 2009)