The 1998 St.-Domingue is made in an exotic, over-the-top style with port-like, ripe notes of prunes, blackberry jam, coffee, and toasty new oak. The flamboyant bouquet characteristics are also apparent in this medium to full-bodied, oaky, low acid, almost flabby wine. Although it will be controversial, it is undeniably delicious. Anticipated maturity: now-2010