A lively red color is the first clue that the wine before us is very fresh. Its aromatic potency is very well harmonized with complexity. There's a predominance of red berries, jam, blackcurrant liqueur (crème de cassis), and a juicy sensation of crushed strawberries. Eight months in contact with French oak lend it a certain degree of seriousness, along with a bit of vanilla, smoke, cigar box, and sweet spices. Good balance on the palate with properly rounded tannins that enable this Cabernet Sauvignon to linger long on the palate.