(from Clos St. Denis). An even more broad-ranging nose features notes of exotic tea, sandalwood, plum, violet, anise and a whiff of hoisin. The highly seductive medium-bodied flavors possess plenty of sappy dry extract that confers a velvety texture to the palate soaking, power and markedly firm finish. While this too is built-to-age, it should be accessible after 6 to 8 years of cellaring. (91-94)/2028+