(from 25+ year old vines that are situated on the very highest of the 4 terraces; aged in 50% new oak; 3 to 4 barrels are produced each year). A background whiff of exotic fruit can be found on the spicy and complex nose of essence of white peach, passion fruit, baked apple and acacia blossom aromas. There is good power and punch to the overtly mineral-driven broad-shouldered yet refined flavors that possess a borderline creamy mid-palate that contrasts somewhat with the driving and tightly wound finish that delivers excellent depth and length. In a word, terrific.