Philippe Alliet - Coteau de Noire - 2012

Terific "fresh" wine. Still very young. Decant it before opening.  Love it.

Almost purple in color. Rich aromas of blackberry, chocolate, licorice and leather. Vibrant on the palate, with chalky minerality enlivening the smoky, gamey dark fruit flavors. Rich, brooding and still monolithic, this cabernet franc nonetheless finishes slightly sweet, with a twist of new oak and noteworthy aromatic persistence. Vinous