#1) Chaillets: Deeply perfumed black/blue fruit aromas and flavors, along with hints of dark chocolate, smoked meat, allspice and licorice. This component is quite powerful and distinctly rich, by itself. #2) Dardouille: Just as rich as the Chaillets, showing ripe blueberry, cassis, cherry flavors, strong spice and mineral topnotes. A floral quality emerges and steadily builds with air. #3) Baschasson: An utterly different expression, here showcasing intense red/blue fruit, exotic spices and potpourri, along with a potent mineral quality that adds lift and back-end cut. The tannins in all three components show an appealing smoothness that allows the fruit to take center stage and suggesting that the final wine will be approachable in the near rather than long term.

Josh Raynolds - Vinous Media ((93-94))