Nicely matured and lively — blackberry, cigar box, tobacco, black cherry and hints of forest floor. Medium to full-bodied with soft tannins, juicy blackcurrant and plum fruits balanced by swathes of refreshing acidity. Vibrant and elegantly styled, the 2012 is drinking beautifully now with a careful decant. A Quatrième Cru Classé Saint-Julien named after the English commander who fought at Castillon in 1453.