95 points Robert Parker: "The 2007 has terrific black currant fruit, licorice,
incense, and subtle smoke, an opulent, even voluptuous mouthfeel, dazzling purity
and texture, and a skyscraper-like mouthfeel. This is a sensational Opus One, with
sweet tannin and impressive precision and depth. It can be drunk now or cellared
for 25+ years." (12./09) 93 points Stephen Tanzer: "Deep red-ruby. Very sexy, perfumed
aromas of ripe black raspberry, roast coffee and flowers; there's a wildness here that
I find compelling. Quite fresh and juicy in the mouth, but with a slightly exotic
character to the dark berry, black cherry, smoky oak and bitter chocolate flavors.
Not a fat style of 2007 but perfumed and energetic. Most impressive today on the firm,
long finish, where substantial ripe tannins reach the front teeth. Built for a long
evolution in bottle. I'd love to compare this against the 2006 in ten years."
(May/June 10)
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