Deep garnet colored with slight staining, and a medium viscosity (15.1% ABV).  The nose has medium (+) intensity aromas of acai berry, mulberry, smoke, toasty oak, black raspberry, iodine, smoked game, baking spice, dried lavender, and a medicinal note.  It is quite complex and alluring.  The palate is dry with medium acidity, a full body, and medium (+) tannins that are a touch grippy.  Medium (+) intensity flavors of black raspberry, acai berry, smoked meat, toasted oak, baking spice with herbal notes of lavender and that medicinal note which is oak derived.  The alcohol presents on the back end but I am enjoying the tamed tannins and rich fruit.  It’s a lovely package that goes on mid length.  I would pair this 91 point wine with a grilled steak and gratin potatoes.  It runs $65 ex-chateau and therefore gets 3 stars from me.  Drink this 70/30 blend of Grenache and Syrah till 2035. Salut….