Though still quite youthful, this was a delicious bottle. A lovely wine from a classic Bordeaux vintage.
Appearance: It showed clarity through the centre, with pink tinges to the edges.
Nose: A very complex nose came through as being quite plummy, along with leather, pencil lead and pine.
Palate: Weighty ripe fruit comes through first, though seems a little subdued. More age is needed to develop these flavours. Coming through was a smokey minerality, with a dark cocoa finish, complemented by strict tannins.
Rating: A smooth and controlled wine, but one that is not quite ready - it will break out with more age to it. That being said, the depth is still very impressive and the acidity a refreshingly balanced accompaniment to the dark fruits. 8.5/10
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