3% Cabernet Franc makes up the rest of the blend

warm bouquet with chestnut and smoke-tinged red fruit

There is good density to the full-bodied and intensely mineral-driven flavors that flash good muscle and power of the grippy and slightly drying finish

Medium garnet colored

A subtle touch of wood spice frames bright

Dome other_regions_italy 3% Cabernet Franc makes upTasted at the chteau, the 2006 Le Dme has retained an attractive bouquet with crushed violet and cold limestone scents percolating through the blackberry and boysenberry fruit. The palate is fresh on the entry with slightly coarse tannin, mulberry, red plum and Seville orange marmalade here, moderate depth with just a slightly abrupt, muscular finish. It has aged better than Les Asteries and I would be inclined to drink this over the next 5 7 years.