77% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot makes for a classic Bordeaux blend which makes for a wine whose complexity and intensity belie its pedigree. In 2009 ripening grapes was not an issue for any competent grower and wines tended toward a juiciness not often associated with Bordeaux; with its dark berry flavors this wine is no exception but it still retains a sense of its origins with subtle non-fruit aromas like cedar, leather and wood smoke. This wine is delicious now and will drink well for a few more years. Think about pairing it with beef, lamb, aged hard cheeses and salumi.