A very powerful concentrated Tertre Roteboeuf but completely closed at present this wine has a deep ruby/purple color and a sweet nose of black cherry and plum jam intermixed with hints of vanilla chocolate and espresso roast. The wine is medium to full-bodied quite tannic powerful and one of the more backward wines I have tasted at this estate. It requires much more cellaring than I originally anticipated. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020. Last tasted 12/02.