A real beauty, this wine was near to perfection from first sniff to aftertaste, and, after it had sat in the glass for a bit, it proved itself to have more vigor and staying power than any wine here. We found it complex and alive with notes of cherries, cassis, cocoa and developed richness in its aromas. It is lower in alcohol than the wines of today, and while that has lent it a bit of a leaner feel, it also has contributed to a certain agile elegance on the palate. Bright and alive, layered and...