A dark ruby red core, the gradient brings a lighter ruby at the edges. Compared to the 2012, this has a little more density in the nose, a shade deeper and is more primary. It's a better vintage than 2012 so it's just taking a little longer to show more of those tertiary notes. Med+ notes of bing berry, blackcurrants, cassis, subtle crushed mint leaves and a touch of tobacco leaf, while the always present graphite in this wine adds nice complexity. Mocha, chocolate, sweet oak and coffee notes from the new French oak (35%). The palate is medium to full-bodied, with a med+ tannic structure. This is just starting to show tertiary notes with primary fruit and spice notes. Med+ to pronounced flavor intensity and a long, delicious finish.