This is spicy, with underlying flavors of cherry, plum, mineral, earth and tobacco. Saturated midpalate, this combines power and finesse, showing harmony and a long, complex aftertaste. Iron and graphite details linger. Best from 2019 through 2035. 5 cases imported. — BS

(92-94) This is really quite pretty with a beautifully layered nose of various wild red berries, pungent earth, underbrush, spice and plenty of sauvage notes. There is excellent intensity and verve to the big-bodied, powerful and opulent flavors that brim with an abundance of dry extract that buffers the moderately firm tannic spine on the impressively well-balanced and lingering finish. This is robust but not rustic as the tannins are relatively fine grained.