Vinous - Score: 87-90 (2014 May)

Good deep red-ruby. Wild aromas of roasted red fruits, violet and minerals, plus a whiff of nutty oak. Broad and supple but juicy too, with red fruit, ink, earth and leather flavors saturating the palate. Firm acidity really lifts and extends the flavors on the long, vibrant finish. Displays much less showy torrefaction than usual for this property, but those who prefer their claret refined and graceful will find much to like.