First bottle corked. Second bottle: Full ruby-red. Dusty aromas of plum syrup and leather, with a distinct whiff of less-than-perfect cooperage. Then fat, sweet and lush, but a bit lacking in delineation. Finishes with a slightly dry edge. An awkward showing, but does not seem to be corked. Drink now through 2010.

Bill's Xmas tasting. 3rd behind Margaux & Lafite but still an exceptional wine 90+

Bought 4 bottles before for onboard use.