Neil Beckett: Black/purple. Exciting, extremely expressive but not extrovert on the nose, an intense amalgam of rich black and red fruit. Completely saturated, but a supremely refined tannic structure, reminiscent of the 1996 and 1998. Correctly dry underneath, but rich, succulent fruit on top, all wonderfully woven. Still dry on the end finish, but a classic in the making. Drink 2015–50. 18.5