The intensely varietal 2019 Cuvee Alexandre Carmenere has pungent aromas and flavors, cracked black peppercorns, cigar ash, tea and tobacco leaves. It contains 12% Syrah in the blend, which probably rounds things up. It's medium to full-bodied with fine-grained, abundant tannins. It's powerful and balanced. 39,000 bottles produced

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