Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 78, May/June 1998 Dark ruby-red. Exotic, vibrant aromas of cherry, redcurrant, tobacco, mint, cigar ash and white pepper. Thick, supple and very concentrated; really uncanny creamy sweetness and texture in the middle palate. Intriguing note of sarsaparilla. Substantial but utterly suave tannins are thoroughly buffered by the wine extract. Shows some of the sauvage qualities of past vintages of this wine, but h...

The longest, coolest growing season recorded in a decade, 1994 started with a sunny and dry March and an early budbreak. Summer was cooler than average, extending the growing season and the hang time of the grapes significantly. The wines produced are supple and profound.

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 114

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate

Rating: 88/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Drank the whole bottle in one sitting.