91 Points | International Wine Cellar , March/April 2013

(68% malbec, 25% cabernet sauvignon and 7% tannat, mostly from 40-to-50-year-old vines; aged for 18 months in new French oak):  Bright saturated ruby.  Precise aromas of black cherry, pepper, violet, licorice and herbs, with a note of milk chocolate emerging with air; showing its cabernet side today.  Juicy, spicy and fresh but creamy too, offering a lovely balance of dark fruits, spices and herbs; a saline element contributes to the wine's complexity.  Finishes with serious tongue-dusting tannins, hints of herbs and licorice and very good lift.