Full, saturated red. Aromatic nose of plum, smoke, menthol and maple syrup. Soft, lush and plummy in the mouth, with lovely restrained sweetness and firm supporting acidity. Not hugely dense but vinous and impressively persistent. An excellent showing.

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This wine continues to be the finest example I have ever tasted from this estate. It has surprised me in one blind tasting after another with its power, complexity, and concentration. The wine's taste suggests full maturity, but there is plenty of grip, extract, and tannin still in evidence. Additionally, the color displays only slight lightening at the edge. The wine is a classic Pauillac, offering large quantities of cedar and blackcurrants in a full-bodied, fleshy, chewy style. It should continue to drink well for another 15+ years. Tasted 6 times since bottling with consistent notes.

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this was excellent. Perfectly balanced, maybe slightly on the way down. Certainly will not get any better, so drink now. The nose was lovely, but not strong.