This has good ripeness and sharp acidity

I have actually encountered better bottles than this

as well as the forward

A deftly wooded nose surrounds the ripe aromas of cassis

Pierre Lurton and technical director Pierre-Olivier Clouet told me that the final blend is 72% merlot and 28% cabernet franc (it was 75% merlot and 25% cabernet franc during the Primeurs)

Trinoro, Palazzi Size:6x750ml This has good ripeness andAn energetic red, with fresh black cherry, raspberry, leather, spice and mineral flavors. The acidity and tannins sit apart for now, but all the components are in the right proportions. Merlot. Best from 2016 through 2028. 160 cases made. BS