Andrew Jefford, Rich, warm, truffley fruits, with a back note of earth and even graphite. Magnificent palate: rich and lush, yet taut and elegant, too. Tar and licorice underscore the soft blanket of fruit; the smooth yet flavory tannins seem spice-dusted 18 Michael SchusterDeep purple; dense, concentrated, lightly oaky nose; rich, relatively firm middleweight with a notably firm acidity and tannin for the vintage; quite sinewy, very mineral marked flavor under the vividly ripe red fruit, long across the palate, and long and sweet and scented to finish. A firm example of both the vintage and the vineyard. Very good premier cru quality, but it will need plenty of time. Leave for at least 5 years. Drink 2012–25 17