Wine Advocate
byRobert Parkerthe4/28/2010
It-s going to take a lot for this wine to equal or eclipse
the 2005, but it is a different style of wine. While the
2005 is slightly more structured, with more aggressive
tannin, this has more fat, texture, and more tactile
magnetism going for it. I suppose the best thing is to
own both. Opaque ruby/purple, with a beautiful nose of
charcoal, forest floor, and black fruits, the wine hits the
palate with great intensity, a sumptuous texture, yet
brilliant precision and purity. This is a superb wine that
should drink well for 20-25 years. (Tasted three times.) Drink 2010-2035.