There is excellent aromatic complexity to the nose that reflects of rose petal, lavender, plum, dark currant, warm earth and a hint of leather. The dense and powerful broad-shouldered flavors possess plenty of dry extract that largely, if not completely, buffers the exceptionally firm though not hard or even especially rustic tannins shaping the strikingly long finish that displays the same dazzling complexity as the nose. This is excellent but it would not make a good choice for early drinking. (92-94)/2034+