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The bouquet leads with walnutty oak and a whiff of acetone, with dark fruit lurking beneath. Full-bodied and very firm, loaded with tannin that gives a solid grip through the finish and aftertaste — a trace of volatile acidity doesn't trouble the wine, and there's a fair amount of oak influence at play. Powerful and long, with big structure and plenty of muscle, this is a wine of serious intent, clearly built for the cellar. 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