(cabernet sauvignon with 17% merlot and 15% cab franc) Full bright ruby. Vibrant, pure aromas of cassis, blackberry, mocha, tar, bitter chocolate and violet. Round, rich and sweetly oaky; a large-scaled, mouthfilling wine with lovely fresh fruit and nicely restrained sweetness. Still youthfully tight and in need of time to develop more complexity. Finishes with big tongue- and toothdusting tannins.

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The dense purple-colored 1999 Les Pavots exhibits sweet aromas of cassis, tapenade, cherries, licorice, and subtle wood. It is medium-bodied, with a cool climate textural profile, noticeable tannin, and a Bordeaux-like finish. It will be drinkable between 2004-2015. There are only 2,342 cases.

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Deliciously rich, smooth and polished. Deeply concentrated, with layers of currant, blackberry, mocha and vanilla. Beautifully focused and deftly balanced, the flavors run on and on. 2,164 cases made.

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Almost black. The fruit is still strong. Very sweet, soft and velvety tannins. This wine on its own could have wowed the drinker, but sadly we had it after the Ornellaia, which blew it out,of the water. Delicious