Thirty percent of the cuvée was whole bunch pressed to 100% new Burgundian oak

A moderately toasty nose offers up aromas of cassis

It’s quite possible that this will harmonize but ever after 24 hours of air it remained somewhat awkward

firm and tense throughout

Nicely layered aromas include notes of hazelnut

Familia Eguren, Senorio de San Vicente other_regions_australia Thirty percent of the cuvéeDeep, dark cherry red. Sweet spice, much darker fruited than any rioja in this J&B line up so far. Thick, velvety tannins that still offer some resistance on the palate. Some dried fig here too but not at all overripe, and masses of freshness on the velvet finish. (JH)