A wonderfully perfumed nose displays spicy and elegant black fruit that is nuanced by hints of violet, earth, stems and menthol. The intense and round but powerful and delineated flavors offer excellent depth and outstanding length. The finish is shaped by firm but ripe tannins and the balance is impeccable. Fireworks in a glass would be an apt description yet as pretty as this already is, it should be one of the longest lived wines of the vintage; still, it seems a shame to waste all this potential so unless you're desperately curious.