Deep and intense in colour, this wine opens with a layered, complex nose of blackcurrant, dark plum, graphite, cedar, and subtle earthy tones. The palate is full-bodied and dense, delivering ripe black fruit, mineral depth, and perfectly integrated oak. Its tannins are firm but refined, giving it exceptional structure and longevity.

Robert Parker awarded it a perfect 100 points, praising it as a monumental wine with the potential to evolve beautifully for 50+ years. Other top critics followed suit: 97 points from Wine Spectator, 97 from James Suckling, and 94 from Wine Enthusiast.

The blend is classic left-bank: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, showing both power and elegance. This is a wine for collectors and connoisseurs—one that speaks of place, vintage, and pedigree. Drinking beautifully now with decanting, but its true glory will continue to unfold over the coming decades.