Refined, brilliant, a great wine in the making. Deep, dark color signals intense concentration, power, and a ripe richness. Brims with violet and lily scents and pure, vibrant cassis and dark berry fruit flavors with mineral overtones. The plush texture hides long, polished tannins. This is serious stuff, built for the long haul. Sanders characterizes it as “le bonheur” (happiness). One of my two top wines in the tasting. Spring rain and a dry, sunny summer and autumn resulted in perfectly ripe grapes. | 98