A discreet application of wood easily allows the markedly spice aromas of various ripe dark berries, poached plum, and exotic tea to be appreciated. There is both good energy and richness to the bigger and slightly more powerful medium-bodied flavours that are shaped by notably firm but fine-grained tannins, all wrapped in a gorgeously complex and sneaky long finish. This is terrific and the natural coolness of En Orveaux is a big plus in 2018.