" Dark crimson red with an intense opaque core. The nose opens with flowers, musky rose, violets followed by spiced plum, cassis, framboise and mint. Touches of anise, earth, asian spices, cedar and pepper. The palate is superb. Dense, concentrated, perfectly proportioned with strong tannic structure drenched with concentrated fruit. Everything about this wine has the hallmarks of a great vintage, is a statement of superb attention to detail and this wine would grace any cellar and will be wonderful for many years to come. "