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Rich garnet in colour showing some development at the rim the 2005 is rich and perfumed, with hints of liquorice, roses and truffles on the nose. On the palate, it is intense and full-bodied, with a perfect balance of tannin, acid and richness. The wine finishes long, with structure that suggests a long life ahead.