Neil Beckett: Remarkable depth of color: deepest matt ruby, holding well to a strong oxblood rim. Still very composed and settled on the nose, with impressive clarity and integrity of aroma and little decay; remarkable richness of fruit, lightly stewed, but also intensely meaty, slightly singed. Refined, densely layered, silken smooth texture, with great integrity of flavor and structure: mature, mellow, and magnificent. Still surprisingly fresh, with gentle length. Drink now. 17.5