Crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grown on select blocks of the Normandie estate, the 2017 vintage reflects a near-perfect growing seasonmarked by dry conditions, cool ripening temperatures, and optimal day-night variation. Grapes were hand-harvested in small lots at staggered ripeness levels, then vinified with minimal intervention. Fermentation was spontaneous after a cold soak, followed by extended maceration and gentle basket pressing. The wine matured for 20 months in 50% new French oak and the rest in 2nd and 3rd fill before further ageing in bottle. Bottled at 14.5% (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: Refined and aromatic, showing intense cassis, ripe plum, and macerated cherry. Layers of graphite, lavender, pencil shavings, and a whisper of garrigue speak to both cultivar and site. The oak influence is present but restrained, lending subtle spice and polish.

Palate: Concentrated yet composed, with flavours of blackcurrant, black cherry, and dark chocolate unfolding across the palate. A savoury undercurrent of cigar box and dried herbs adds dimension, while fine-grained tannins lend quiet authority. The texture is silk-threaded, yet muscular beneath.

Finish: Long and confident, the finish hums with elegant tension. Structured, powdery tannins shape the close, while juicy acidity carries dark fruit and a touch of earthiness through to a mineral, tobacco-kissed tail.

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