Rupert and Rothschild Baron Edmond 2016 nose builds to reveal richly concentrated, but not jammy fruit, with wild berries, mineral notes, lightly toasted spice and dried herbs. In the mouth this wine seems to effortlessly reach all corners of the palate without being overbearing. The core of fruit has absorbed the oak derived spice imparted over a 18 month maturation period, lending a finish of exceptional length with gentle sweet spice. This is the first vintage that contains Cabernet Franc is such abundance, a move that has really helped to focus the wine bringing exceptional elegance and poise.