Good bright ruby-red. Pretty aromas of black cherry, cassis, tobacco leaf, minerals, licorice and violet. Chewy, rich and deep, with good dense mid-palate fruit and excellent concentration. Fuller and sweeter than the Langoa. Finishes long and delineated, with powerful tannic clout and terrific mineral thrust. A serious 2006 for the cellar.

Rating: (92-94) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 170 on Apr-07

Rating: 92-94 - As reviewed by Robert Parker

WS 94 points: There's a great dark color to this, with intense aromas of cedar, wood, new leather and crushed blackberry. Full-bodied, with loads of fruit and a firm, powerful palate. Long and mouthpuckering. A muscular baby.

St 94 WS 96 CT 94 2015-2065. leather, floral

94 pts, wine spectator<br/>Drink after 2015

Jan 2010