Tasting Notes
Robert Parker 92
A much deeper colour compared to the 1995. The nose is typical for the vintage: masculine with tobacco, cedar and a touch of tar. Give it time because it has better delineation and focus than the preceding 95. The palate is medium-bodied, firm tannins, drier than the 1995 but better harmony and focus with a lovely sense of natural balance. Masculine, still a little tight but there is good breeding in this wine, the tannins never obtrude on the finish. Drink 2012-2030 Tasted March 2008.
Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030
Vinous 91
Deep ruby-red. Expressive aromas of plum, currant, game, woodsmoke and tobacco. Denser and sweeter than the ’97 or ’98; structured but pliant. Finishes quite long, with dusty, very fine tannins nicely buffered by fruit.
JancisRobinson.com 17.5
Deep crimson. Not much nose; still quite youthful. Big mouthful of round, supple fruit and some gunpowder undertow. Attractive balance and a quite meaty still. I don’t think this would disappoint any claret lover.
Anticipated maturity: 2008-2020
