" Fantastic nose, complete and most expressive, with an unmistakeable whiff of cigar-box, liberally adding spices and herbs, with tertiary fruit development from dark berries like blackberries and blueberries; The palate is luxuriant, evocative of roast chestnuts, Christmas cake and dried mushrooms; supple mellow flavours, silky and indulgent, with a warm, long aftertaste. "