An admirably layered nose is composed of an impressively broad array of plum, violet, earth, sauvage and discreet spice nuances. There is outstanding power, intensity and size to the big-bodied flavors that exhibit huge length on the vibrant and, unusually, only a trace of backend rusticity. The tannic spine though is pronounced and this is clearly going to need a long time in a cool cellar before it reaches its apogee. Another one to look for provided that you have the patience to allow the firm tannins to soften.