Opulent but neatly controlled — billowing black cherry, crème de cassis and violets on the nose with crushed rocks and graphite. Beautifully balanced on the palate with fine tannins, a killer line of acidity and serious concentration. One of the most harmonious vintages from this estate, with ripe, bold fruit and the structure for decades of ageing. A Deuxième Cru Classé Saint-Julien that regularly competes with the very best.