John Livingstone-Learmonth: Mild, genuine ruby robe; the bouquet is just a bit reduced, having coffee mint liqueur notes within the black berries, and some bacon, high game swirls, too. The attack is a bit narrow, has a grainy texture, a pebbly nature. The length is OK—this keeps going. Has plenty of life, and is more aromaticthan the 1984 La Chapelle as I recall. A wee drop of late red fruit, with marzipan: its texture is well sealed, so it can live still. 2017–18. **(*) (10.5–12/12.5–14)