There are only hints of bricking present as the center remains dark ruby. The overtly ripe nose is an interesting mix of spicy black fruit aromas of incredible richness and complexity yet there is an underlying hint of greenness, probably from the stems, that detracts ever so slightly from the otherwise beautifully layered aromas. The flavors are big, rich, intense and very concentrated and this is years away from fully resolving the tannic backbone. Whether it will ever fully harmonize to become one of the great wines of the vintage is an open question but it clearly is impressive and imposing in its sheer size and weight if presently one-dimensional. My score offers the benefit of the doubt. Tasted six times recently with mostly consistent notes.

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