An undeniable sleeper of the vintage, this wine exhibits a deep ruby/purple color, a sweet nose of charcoal-infused black fruits, some gritty tannin, but enough concentration and stuffing to balance out the wine’s structure. It is a long-term effort and will require more patience than the supple-textured 2003, but there is considerable intensity and richness, and the wine is powerful and structured. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020+.

Generous blackcurrant nose, lovely fruit, ripe and seductive. Medium bodied, quite tight, fine acidity, quite a delicate style, discreet, has typicity.