James Suckling 96/100
“Lots of dried black fruit on the nose and palate, together with hints of black licorice, toasted walnuts and gentler notes of dried flowers and herbs. Full-bodied palate that’s very silky to start, then the firm, very fine tannins kick in a bit and pick up the fruit, carrying it through the long finish. Approachable once the tannins have softened sufficiently, which will be in about two years. But this is really destined for the cellar.”