Rating: 93(+?) - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 126, May/June 2006 ($189-$215) Full ruby-red. Plum, tar, cedar and nutty oak on the nose; less exotic than most '03s. Then massive and full on the palate; almost too big for the mouth. As silky as this is, it also possesses very good acidity for the vintage. Finishes with huge but lush tannins and superb length. The IPT here is 74, compared to 70 in 2005, and the alcohol is a tad higher, at 13.2%. A perfect vi...

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 164

Rating: 97/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Rating: 93+ - As reviewed by Wine Advocate