While not invisible the wood treatment is agreeably subtle and easily allows the aromas of spiced plum, red raspberry and a pretty range of floral and spice elements to be appreciated. The rich and mouth coating middle weight flavors possess both good minerality and real drive with a lovely sense of refinement to the even more complex and lingering finish. This is lovely and very Beaux Monts in character though in the same vein as the Brulees, it�s going to require at least some bottle age to unwind and further harmonize. 91-93 points