(from a .30 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines that sit directly behind the cuverie). This is slightly riper as the nose reflects notes of cassis, dark currant, earth, the sauvage and discreet hint of pomegranate. There is even better richness and much more minerality to the broad-shouldered and robust flavors that terminate in a rustic, muscular and youthfully austere finish. This very serious effort is decidedly old school in style and not surprisingly, a wine that is going to need plenty of cellar time.