A bold and vibrant expression of this appellation, but without any of the heaviness or inkiness you sometimes find. Dense blackberry fruit with stacks of baking spices and a touch of hot dry earth. Powerful and slightly robust on the full-bodied palate, where the generous tannins make quite a statement. Long, moderately dry finish. A cuvee of rather early-picked vineyards close to the village with very late-picked grapes from the high-altitude St. Pierre site. Vinified with 20% whole clusters