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Friday, August 11, 2023 - 13.5% ABV. Deep ruby appearance with hints of garnet at the rim. Relatively youthful appearance for an 18 year old. Glass decanted for 30 min.

Upon first whiff, I’m immediately swept off my feet by a very floral-infused nose of violets and lavender. Underneath this flower garden is a bouquet of cassis, blackberry, black plum, dark chocolate, anise, graphite, sprinkle of meat, and freshly tilled earth, which lingers persistently on the finish. Medium density on the palate with a supremely plush and silky mouthfeel. The mouth-coating tannins are fine-grained, but still on its way to full resolution (or I probably just lack patience and it just needs a longer/proper decant). Alcohol is well integrated and acidity is vibrant at perfect levels.

This is a fantastic effort from VCC and I’m looking forward to following my other ‘05s for years to come. An absolute pleasure to drink now, but this will have a long life and not close to its peak powers yet. 96+ today.

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