Sato's estate-grown Cabernet Franc. Hand-picked, all destemmed, maturation 17 months in old oak barrels.

The joy of Sous Bois lies in Sato's careful balancing act. While big and ripe - bursting with dark red fruit, cacao and coffee - it's also restrained and stark in finish, juicy and mineral.

Excellent drinking now or will grow further in complexity with cellaring.