This flows to a medium to full-bodied wine that has fine

Discreet but not invisible wood is the only aromatic component visible beyond the very firm reductive notes so again

elegant and admirably pure nose offers up notes of anise

There is good volume to the unusually supple and round mid-palate that possesses good power and verve before firming up considerably on the moderately long and reasonably complex finish

Hints of spice

Clos Fourtet Vintage:2014 This flows to a mediumThe 2015 Clos Fourtet has a sensual, warm bouquet with chestnut and smoke tinged red fruit, well defined and more understated than its peers. The palate is medium bodied with fine tannin, elegant and refined, silky and smooth in texture with beautifully poised red cherry and cranberry notes toward the finish. A tang of tobacco lingers on the aftertaste. Stunning. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting. Neal Martin