Allen Meadows - Score: 91-94 (2004 January)

Classier still and this is a classic Griotte with its unmatchable combination of generous yet elegant red fruits and powerful yet fine flavors of superb depth and real style and grace. This too completely coats and stains the palate with buckets of sappy extract yet it retains a measure of reserve, especially on the silky, wonderfully long finish. In short, a supremely elegant wine that is the epitome of power without weight.