(from domaine-owned fruit in two similarly sized parcels – one at the top and the other at the bottom of the slope though the bottom was recently pulled up; note that there are often two cuvées). Prominent levels of oak and menthol stop short of overshadowing the fresh aromas of both red and dark berries that are laced with an abundance of earth wisps. The powerful big-bodied flavors possess fine mid-palate density along with excellent punch while delivering impressive length on the austere, compact and very backward finish. I would advise not even touching a bottle for at least 10 years.