2016 DeLille Cellars Doyenne

Dark red-ruby. A slightly raw peppery element accents aromas of blueberry, crushed cassis, pomegranate, licorice and herbs. Savory, intense and quite dry, with its fruit sweetness currently in the deep background. This suave, fine-grained, penetrating blend combines the structure of Cabernet Franc with the more hedonistic aromas of Syrah; it's already harmonious but clearly needs time in bottle to expand. Finishes firmly tannic but not at all dry, with noteworthy energy. (aged in 50% new oak, all barriques; 3.85 pH)