The 2019 Roy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon demonstrates the noble structure found only in Grands Crus grown in hillside, volcanic soils. The bouquet presents classic Roy Estate blueberry and cassis, yet the aromatics evolve toward the minerality of this vintage with graphite and sanguine notes also emerging. Enviable freshness in the form of fresh herbs—thyme, tarragon—prime the palate and invite the first sip. On the palate, the 2019 Roy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon shows admirable balance and density, as its deeply layered nature quickly asserts itself. Those initial notes of fresh tarragon transform into anise and black licorice. Even more intriguing, that enigmatic sanguine quality turns darker and more concentrated, evoking iron ore and crushed igneous rocks. The finish is dynamic and lingering, recalling mint and even a touch of eucalyptus. The 2019 Roy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon embodies finesse above all else, the silky tannins framing out the wine and ensuring it will develop gracefully for at least 20 years.