2015 Tannat Reserva

A better vintage than 2014, according to Antonini. Vines 6 years old. Pressing a bit earlier so you don’t get so much extraction. First part of ferment has the softest tannins because higher temperature and alcohol extracts more tannins. Colour of elderberry juice. Dark and rocky and so mineral on the nose. Fresh and juicy but with such fine dry tannins. Tension from the finesse of the tannins. More intense than the 2014. Compact yet with real finesse. Dark chocolate and graphite on the finish. Dark and so savoury but then also juicily drinkable but needs more time and/or food. (JH)