2005 Robertson of Clare Max V Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Merlot Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot

A Classic ripe Bordeaux blend – Bordeaux in a warm year! Made from 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.5% Malbec, 10% Merlot, 5.5% Cabernet Franc and 4.5% Petit Verdot. Very deep brick red colour with brick red hue showing its age. Superb concentrated nose showing complexity. Cedar, spice, blackcurrant and violet notes emerge. Complex, layered palate – flavours of spice, blackcurrant and cedar. Some chocolate evident on the back palate. Very fine tannins. Long, very spicy cedar aftertaste.
Cellar 3-4 years (2012-2013)
Alc/Vol: 14.5%