Allen Meadows - Score: 93 (2005 July)

The very ripe but not over-the-top nose reveals a sublime mix of floral, fennel and peach aromas that give way to rich, full and powerful flavors that retain surprisingly good elegance and an attractive sense of refinement plus impressive freshness in the context of the vintage. This is notably concentrated with buckets of extract that drench the palate, especially on the finish which lasts for several minutes. In a word, terrific.