This medium-to-dark ruby-colored wine has a fine nose of deeply ripe blackberry and cassis. On the palate, this well-concentrated, thick, complex, and harmonious wine is replete with loads of black cherries and spices. It has extremely ripe and supple tannins in its long finish. Projected maturity: 2002-2007. Importer: Dreyfus Ashby, New York, NY; tel (212) 818-0770.