Nose
Superripe aromas of currant, loam, smoke, roast coffee and tobacco.
Palate
Lush and silky in texture but not yet showing its complexity due to an edge of acidity. More red than black fruit flavors. Doesn’t have quite the consistent ripeness of the ’97, but the tannins are ripe and the flavors quite persistent.
Aging
Aged 32 months in 100% new French oak.
Appearance
Full ruby-red.