"A highly complex and intensely sauvage nose of floral elements, pungent earth, humus, underbrush and discreet spice elements serves as an appropriate introduction to the impressively rich big-bodied flavors that possess a firm but not rustic tannic structure. There is excellent power and plenty of Corton-style muscle on the balanced and strikingly persistent finish. A classically styled example that will require plenty of cellar time."