Inky ruby.  Vibrant red fruit, tobacco and floral pastille aromas are complemented by deeper-pitched notes of licorice and dark chocolate.  Sweet, expansive and lively on the palate, offering juicy redcurrant and cassis flavors and a hint of rose pastille.  Shows a bright, spicy quality on the incisive finish, with supple tannins contributing structure.  There's 25% cabernet franc in this bottling.