~ Library Selection ~

Harvest Date: 10/7/02

Bottling Date: June 2004

Barrel Age: 18 months in French Oak, 100% new.

Cooperage: Saury, St. Martin, Radoux, Demptos

Alcohol: 14.8%

Retail price: $165

Release Date: October 2005

Cases produced: 300

Opaque ruby red core, with an intense nose of cocoa, red currants, blackberries and medjool dates. High tone notes of caramel complement a dark mineral underscore. On the palate, black cherry, dark chocolate, cedar and cinnamon explode with a dense, full mouthfeel. Elegant, velvety tannins are balanced by medium plus acidity, and rounded out by an extra long finish of sweet baking spices and dark fruit.