(from a leased 1 ha parcel though most of the production goes to Domaine Paul Misset; to wit only 600 to 900 bottles are typically commercialized under the Domaine des Varoilles label). Here too there is plenty of wood influence framing the wild dark berry fruit aromas that are laced with earth, game and menthol notes. The wood extends to the solidly concentrated flavors that manage to hold their focus better on the sneaky long if slightly warm finish. This is also extremely ripe and I would make the same observation here that while there is nothing technically amiss, this isn’t my style. (90-92)/2027+