Rich, ripe wine. Aromas of chocolate and notes of fresh mint. Very round in the mouth, supple, rich with ripe fruit, classic finish. Purity and concentration.
Wine Spectator 90 points Intense aromas of crushed blackberries and cassis. Full-bodied, with ripe fruit and velvety tannins. Long. Slightly one-dimensional. Needs to develop.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2008. –JS