An exuberantly spicy and floral suffused nose is brilliant in its sheer breadth of exotic elements. The mouthfeel of the rich, concentrated and powerful large-bodied flavors is surprisingly supple while retaining the hallmark minerality that seems to build on the extravagantly long finish that also just goes and goes. There is a hint of backend warmth but it's not enough to materially detract from the overall sense of harmony. I would add that while the tannins are dense, they are pliant and while I'm not recommending it, this could actually be enjoyed now. With that said, this is built to last for decades and 2016 is a stunning good vintage for this wine.

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