Vinous - Score: 93-94 (2007 Jan.)

Inky purple. Initially closed nose opened slowly to reveal deep, liqueur-like dark berry aromas with intense spice character and a strong graphite nuance. Dense, sweet, rich and deep, with mouthfilling creme de mure flavor. For all its size this maintains a sense of elegance and balance, finishing with broad, velvety tannins and a sweet, precise blackberry flavor.