Good full medium ruby. Complex, claret-like aromas of currant, loam, tobacco, dark chocolate and minerals. Sweet, dense and lively, with currant, tobacco and gravel flavors leading to a finish featuring big chocolatey tannins and lingering notes of minerals and cherry cough medicine. A harmonious Bordeaux blend based on 74% merlot.

Community Tasting Notes (average 88.7 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 23 notes)

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 168 on Dec-06

had with Tyson and Paul at home in Chicago. good with steak

Hated it.