The 1985 has been fully mature for a number of years and should be consumed between now and 2004. The deep ruby color reveals some amber/orange at the edge. The wine has always possessed a knock-out set of aromatics consisting of nearly overripe black cherries and raspberries intermingled with high quality pain grille notes. Supple with a layered richly fruity textured imbued with plenty of glycerin and heady alcohol this sumptuous luxuriously-styled fully mature L'Arrosee should be drunk up. Anticipated maturity: now-2004. Last tasted 12/97</P>