Blackcurrant, blueberry, praline, chocolate and hazelnut aromas. Crushed stone, too. It is full-bodied with firm, powdery tannins. Rich and concentrated with creamy, velvety layers of ripe blue and black fruit. Toffee and chocolate notes linger.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Taillefer has a profound licorice and Black Forest cake-scented nose with a core of plum preserves, baked blueberries and mocha. Full-bodied and generously fruited in the mouth, it has a solid, plush texture and just enough freshness, finishing with great length.