2017 Retrato por Jean Claude

Deep and layered nose, showing currants and cigar box with a hint of cocoa powder and red chili. This is really supple and textured on the palate with a juicy and silky center-palate, but effortlessly made and extremely poised and elegant. Incredibly long, but subtle and nuanced. 62% cabernet sauvignon, 28% cabernet franc, 8% merlot and 2% petit verdot. This is so delicious now that you want to finish a bottle right away, but it will continue to fledge in the next 5-10 years.