(from .17 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines; fermented in a small 100% new wood tank). A brooding and inexpressive nose only grudgingly gives up notes of red currant, dark pinot and ample warm earth nuances, all of which is trimmed in moderate wood toast. The sleekly muscular big-bodied flavors possess very fine mid-palate concentration while delivering outstanding power and punch on the youthfully austere finale. This highly persistent effort will also need plenty of time in a cool cellar. (92-94)/2029+