(BH91-93 points) This isn't quite as ripe as the Suchots but it's more elegant and a bit more complex as well with pretty, cool and restrained aromas of earth, cassis and blue berry trimmed in discreet spice notes that are followed by very serious, brooding and intense middle weight plus flavors brimming with dry extract and culminating in a wonderfully long finish that is supported by a very firm tannic spine.