In contrast to the relative expressiveness of the majority of the prior wines here the nose is decidedly restrained offering up only grudging notes of pain grillé that frame pure aromas of white flower and fresh pear with subtle spice notes that continue onto the balanced long and gorgeously refined big-bodied flavors that exude a distinct stoniness while building towards a powerful mouth coating and palate staining finish that delivers striking persistence. A distinguished effort that will age for years because of the excellent underlying material and impeccable balance.