A low yielding year with good spring rains followed by a dry, warm ripening period, apparently concentrating fruit and terroir. The grapes were harvested between 24 February and 7 March and the wine was aged for 17 months in oak, 66% new. It reveals red and black currants and black berries on a gravelly, mineral-sluiced nose and palate, with violet top-notes and traces of bitter chocolate and radicchio. Notes of earth, iodine and kelp chime in on the finish.

Screwcap for all markets. Houghton clone planted, ungrafted, on gravel/granite/sand around 1971. Certified organic and biodynamic. Aged in oak for 17 months. Picked 17 February to 7 March. Funnily enough, although we have tasting notes on 14 or 15 vintages of this wine, we don't have one of 2015 – until now. Deep garnet colour with some age at the rim. Mmm, lovely balsam fragrance and sweet fruit. Real depth and savour to this bone-dry wine with its kick of salinity on the end. Very sophisticated and nuanced. Persistent too. Just starting to be approachable. Offered very much on its own terms. Leaves a lovely pure imprint on the palate. (JR)