Description
Cabernet Franc 50%; Merlot 45%; Cabernet Sauvignon 5%.The second vintage from the smartly equipped new cellars, this is a seriously good wine. There is very old Cabernet Franc here, which gives the wine a real textural lift – although at present the palate is rather dominated by the 100% new oak. There is plenty to admire here and time in the bottle will be kind, but there remains something a little monolithic that prevents this being a first-division candidate. Nonetheless, its lush blueberry pie and rich plum notes are compelling, and the wine is as good, if not better, than it has ever been. Score: 16.5/20 Berry Bros. & Rudd
