Bright ruby-red. Pure, subtle aromas of cassis, blackberry, licorice and nutty oak. Lush and broad but not particularly sweet, with a fairly high pitch to the fruit and spice flavors. No shortage of material here. Finishes with substantial tannins.

Community Tasting Notes (average 88.2 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 23 notes)

Very young and tight, hold until 2010