2017 Domaine A Merlot

$95

Blood-red and bold in the glass, the nose is a riot of baked forest fruits and sweet blueberries swirled through smooth milk chocolate. There’s lovely oak integration, giving lightly-spiced suggestions of nutmeg and leather over rich, sweet liquorice and a delicate Domaine A hint of eucalypt forest. Tannins are smooth, and the structure on the palate is beautifully balanced. A gorgeous, rewarding vintage.