(2023) From vineyards aged from 10 to 35 years old, this is matured for 12 months in 26% new French, American oak barrels of various sizes, the balance in older larger barrels. A very lifted style this, all violets and kirsch cherries, very much more perfumed than the Galway bottling. Smooth and creamy on the palate, it adds a plummy, fleshy depth to the brighter fruit notes, and plenty of pepper and spice. The finish brings some grainy tannin and pert acids, finishing on fruit and spice.
