75% Merlot, 25% Cabernt Franc aged 18 months in 75% new barriques. Inky, ruby purple in color, with scents of cloves, cedar, and briary fruit, it is powerful, with a lush, ripe, dark fruitiness and cocoa flavored finish of tremendous thrust and length.

Rating: (86-88) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 116 on Apr-98

Rating: 87/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 01/31/00

Rating for France-Bordeaux-Pomerol: 87 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>