The proverbial iron fist in a velvet glove. The colour is rich, inky dark garnet with ruby right to the edge of the meniscus. There’s great depth of luxurious flavours of blackcurrant, black raspberry jam (with hints of graphite) hiding those immense tannins. Barely evolved even after 7 years. Plush but with good grip, elegant despite the voluptuousness. This is majesterial wine.