The nose of the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Père de Famille offers up a gorgeous nose that explodes with notions of graphite, juicy blackberry, baked earth and elegant oak spices before aromas of violets and roses waft from the glass. Full-bodied, the palate is complexly layered with a delightful, crunchy mineral tension that delivers pleasure with succulent acidity. This stunning beauty will remain a crowdpleaser for years to come and ends with a tannic edge and a long, mineral-driven and persistent oaky finish. Bravo!