“Full ruby-red. Aromas of cassis, black cherry, blueberry, sandalwood and mocha. Silky, large scaled, plush and horizontal, offering a lovely amalgamation of fruit, sweet oak, minerals and medicinal menthol reserve. This wonderfully dense, seamless, mouth filling wine is balanced and sweet from the start. Finishes with broad, ripe, palate-and-tooth-saturating tannings and no rough edges. A bit more pilant and less vibrant than the ’16 at the same stage, this wine will give earlier pleasure but has the energy, stuffing and structure to evolve gracefully. Reminded me of a Saint-Julien. “

Steve Tanzer, Vinous 94pts