Subtly spicy fruit mixes with a discreet touch of the vegetal and a hint of earth on the now fully mature nose. As is often the case, this is a wine of real elegance and transparency but it doesn't offer the mid-palate density of certain vintages, in particular the '98. There is slightly better acidity here as a general rule for the vintage with fine depth and length on the ever-so-slightly warm finale. In sum, this is attractive if not genuinely profound effort fashioned in a very forward style that is already drinking well though it should be capable of holding for another decade - still, there is nothing to be gained from waiting. Multiple, and consistent, notes including three recently.

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