Good deep red-ruby color. Black cherry, leather, olive and a hint of crystallized berries; fresher on the nose than the '97. Sweet, firmly structured and very nicely balanced, with strong but integrated acidity and very good flavor definition. Tannins are ripe and fine.

Rating: (90-92) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 104 on Apr-96

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 115

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 01/01/07

Très bon. Onctueux.