Has a beautiful nose of crushed berry, spices and nutmeg, with a hint of coffee. Then turns to licorice. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a long finish of vanilla, berry and cinnamon. Beautifu...

Rating: Barrel Tasting - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 06/30/06

Rating: (93-96) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 164 on Apr-06

Rating: 94-96 - As reviewed by Robert Parker

Rating for France-Bordeaux-Saint-Estèphe: 95 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>