An intense ink with a garnet rim, the wine opens with powerful aromatics of cassis, ripe boysenberry, and chaparral with hints of graphite, sage, fire -roasted meats and fresh brioche The entry floods the palate with ripe dark fruit flavors of blackberry and black cherries as well as fresh minerality and a touch of kir and creme de menthe With traces of tannin, the wine finishes with a lingering sweet licorice and a smooth acidity Overall, this vintage of Papillon truly characterizes the theme --bold and massive yet also delicate and complex