"Replanting in recent years has altered the proprtion of Merlot, now skewed to 54% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc, with an average age of 35 years planted on Gunzian gravels over clay-limestone. The Cabernet, dry-footed ripens well here and Merlot develops complexity - all helped by the proximity of river and ocean both moderating temperatures. 2016 is rounded and sappy with black-fruited finesse, all supported by well-integrated, silky tannins and graphite minerals"