Monday, April 20, 2009 - Beautiful robe, starting to mature. Comforting and classic nose; currant, cedar, tobacco, a little bit of oak. Just a hint of barnyard. Woody, pepper, plum, a hint of meat on the palate. Well balanced, elegance and complexity rather than strength. A complete wine, although I'd give it more time. Beautiful on opening, it shut down a bit after about 30 minutes.
* * * * but give it a few more years
0 = undrinkable, 1 = poor, 2 = mediocre, 3 = good, 4 = very good, 5 = superb