"An exotic and spicy nose features raspberry, red current, anise and clove notes that give way to sweet, classy and notably finely detailed flavors that are also relatively forward early but tighten up considerably on the backend. In most vintages, this is the undisputed class of the cellar and while it may ultimately be so once again, in 2004 it has competition. Still, lovely stuff by any standard."
BH93
Medium red. Enticing, highly nuanced nose combines red berries, minerals, brown spices, dried flowers and red licorice, with a hint of medicinal austerity. Silky on entry, then expands on the back half, showing sexy brown spices throughout. Not an obviously sweet style but boasts excellent vinosity and shape and finishes quite long, with fine tannins and lovely clarity. V
WE95