Brilliant violet. A highly perfumed, expansive bouquet evokes mineral-accented black and blue fruits, star anise and candied violet, along with hints of olive paste and cracked pepper. Palate-staining, juicy dark berry and cherry preserve flavors are complemented by floral pastille and spicecake qualities that build steadily with air. Finishes on an emphatic floral note, showing superb clarity, gentle tannic grip and impressively persistent dark berry and exotic spice notes.