The tell-tale blackberry/cassis character is well-displayed in this dark ruby/purple-colored wine. There is excellent ripe fruit, soft tannin, low acidity, and a delicious, easy-going personality. Although it will not make "old bones," it is a ripe, soft, attractive, evolved Bordeaux for consuming over the next 8-9 years.

Rating for France-Bordeaux-Pauillac: 84 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>