Neil Beckett: Black/purple, opaque. Intense, blackstrap nose, with floral and mineral complexity as well as slightly charry notes; harmonious, impressive, serious. Elegant, refined, initially supple, fine-grained tannins, seamlessly woven. Still a little dry on the end finish, but far greater balance and succulence than previous vintages. For me this is where the necessary trials are successfully over and the wines begin. Drink to 2025. 17