Rating: 95(+?) - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 129, November/December 2006 ($93; includes 2% merlot and 1% cabernet franc; mostly from Champoux Vineyard) Deep medium ruby. Very deep aromas of currant, minerals, meat and smoke, with complicating notes of chocolate, tar and pastry dough. Tightly wound, penetrating and powerful, with terrific precision to the flavors of dark fruits, graphite and minerals. A very firmly structured wine that finishes with super...

Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2006 - #2! Richly layered with gorgeous, focused currant, plum and blackberry fruit, shaded with touches of dusky spice and smoky notes from oak, but it's almost subliminal to the harmonious, seamless fruit character. The wine glides over the palate, submerging its tannins to let the flavors soar. Best from 2008 through 2020. -Wine Spectator

Rating: 95(+?) - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 164

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

incredible!! drink again as soon as possible<br/>

WA 100 WS 95 WS #2 BEST 100 2006