A strikingly elegant and perfumed nose that is also relatively high-toned reveals poached pear and fresh peach aromas nuanced by wet stone, floral and citrus notes that complement the supple, silky and suave mouth coating flavors that deliver a real sense of volume and ample dry extract on the impressively complex, stony and focused finish that completely coats the palate.

The nose powers with wood and high toast aromas, but the palate reveals sufficient ripe pineapple and yellow fruit flavors to act as a balance. There is a prominent acidity that cuts through this richness. The wine certainly needs 3–4 years for the wood to soften and integrate better with the fruit, but then this will be a superb wine