Joanna Simon: Fragrant, floral, and sweet-scented (I was reminded of irises, which I’m not often) but with a penetrating blackcurrant freshness. Richer, black-cherry fruit and dark chocolate on the palate, with discreet, spicy, sweet oak and dry but yielding tannins, underpinned throughout by a draft of acidity that gives 2006 the vinous equivalent of a healthy, fresh glow. Very graceful. 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc; 13.6% ABV.