Ballot Millot, Pommard Pezerolles other_regions the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore

the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore Vineyards gives up powerful crème de cassis

yet ethereal and even graceful

Noticeable but still discreet wood nuances set off fresh

Oak is a touch more evident than in most years because the fruit is not at full ripeness

cherry and lilac

Ballot Millot, Pommard Pezerolles other_regions the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon SycamoreA more elegant array includes notes of black cherry coulis, a range of spice elements and floral wisps, in particular violet. I very much like the texture of the more refined yet slightly more concentrated flavors that conclude in a mildly austere finish where a touch of warmth also appears. This too could use better depth, but my rating offers the benefit of the doubt that it will progressively develop over time.