Verkostungsnotizen
Vinous 87
Dark red. Complex, slightly funky aromas of plum, smoked meat, espresso bean, exotic chocolate and leather. Fat and soft, with a plum flavor joined by slightly rustic leather and game on the back. This has a liqueur-like ripeness for the year but could use a bit more definition. The tannins turned a bit dusty with air.
Robert Parker 88
This has improved slightly since I last tasted it, still with a touch of greenness on the nose although not as pronounced, tobacco scents becoming more prominent with time in the glass with a touch of bay leaf. Good definition. The medium-bodied palate displays fine, quite assertive tannins, with notes of blackberry, raspberry and just a hint of black tea. Good definition although it lacks a little depth. It is still rather linear and conservative but should satisfy over the next 8-10 years. Drink now-2017. Tasted November 2008.
Anticipated maturity: 2009-2017
