There are aromatic similarities between this and the 2007 – wide, interesting yet perhaps just a little diffuse – the fruit just needs a little polish to bring it completely into focus. In the mouth this is a little less like the 07 – clearly there’s another level of intensity, the flavour just grows and grows. Different in character but with similar interest.

Medium colour. A little deeper red fruit. Lovely berries, more energy and lovely width. Again a mineral, slightly savoury finish.