The DRC 1999s have always been so dark and backward and the RC remains so. But as it opens after a few hours in the glass, the muscle and power begins to show the magic with licorice, crushed stone, flower petal, oyster shell, iodine, and blackberry on both the nose and palate. It’s full-bodied and so powerful with muscular tannins which are totally integrated. This may live forever if kept properly. Mind-blowing. Drink or hold.