“... circulates with wood smoke ...with licorice and graphite edges on the palate ... Classic wine ... with plenty of black fruit and raspberry, plus some meatiness. Rich, full matter start to the palate, with a brooding dark element ... Needs patient cellaring ... a cracking wine ...”

“... Totally closed for business right now, with demure aromas and a hard-as-nails structure holding the core of damson plum, iron, red currant and lavender at bay for now. Yet the tannins are ripe and integrated, and the finish won't let go. Should be a classic when it emerges fully.