Initially big on alc and very piercing on the nose. Progressively, this put on more typical seductive margaux nose of milky dense aromas of small light blue flowers, lots of earthy undertones. The fruits of this bottle had all but gone and showed mostly secondary notes of dried herbs, dried fruits and bitter cocoa tannins. Falls apart too easily on the mid-palate.

Smoke from a smothering fire underlined by floral tones. Primarily berryish but with a sudden burst of beef jerky and meatiness. A disturbing streak of bitter roots and slightly hollow though.

Round and wide nose of coffee mocha, dark flowers. Plush dark fruits and juicer dark berries accented by oak, pencil shavings and complex smokiness.

Zingy dried orange zest on a bed of flowers and placed on a hot zinc roof. Balanced approach of silky red currant fruits and light blue flowers. Fine tannins. Very fairly styled.