Deep cherry-red. A brooding nose that mixes red and black fruit, though black is dominant, with a coffee edge. Concentrated and tannic. Starts on full power, a gradual diminuendo is the character of the wine—well it couldn't go higher—fading very slowly into the finish. It's fully packed with material and shows great balance. Not a hint four-square, but I wouldn't consider opening this bruiser for at least another eight years. - The Burgundy-Report.com