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