Friday, April 15, 2016 - dark red, impenetrable, a little deposits. ripe dark plum, dense and smooth palate, full body, ripe tannins if not overripe; heavy oak influence, if not over-oaked. a little hot and bitterness in finish.
compare to 2008, this one still focuses on concentration and density, but goes too far and a little bit over. still a very good wine, anyway.
Alc 14.5% , JH 94, HH 90, Decanter Trophy.
Ap 4/5, Ar 12/15, Palate 17/20, Overall 5+3/10
Total 91/100