The 2006 Red is a blend of Merlot Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec and Petit Verdot aged in 73% new oak for 33 months. This loaded effort delivers a sexy concoction of toasty oak exotic spices and assorted black fruits that titillates the nose. Deftly combining power and elegance it should see its 20th birthday in peak form.

A substantial Bordeaux blend that trips into the palate on cat's feet-a delicate touch that gradually gains mass and dimension. It's compact and balanced with a core of red fruit a floral top note and complex layers of mineral and metal. Give it time to open up and see how the spicy fruit seamlessly mingles with satiny tannins; it scales up and out without being blocky or tiring. - P.G.