Estimate
Great subtly sweet aromas of redcurrant, plum, spice cake, minerals, dried fruits and marzipan; a wine of compelling perfume. Extremely tightly wound and vigorous, with great sappy verve and powerful framing acidity.
Very perfumed, with rose and crushed berries. Full-bodied, with concentrated fruit and hints of sultana. A stylish, wild wine.
Smells much riper than the 1995 and more intense. Hint of chestnuts on the nose. Round and quite fruity with bonfire aromas and quite a bit of acidity. Very fresh and delicate.
...matches its '95 performance with a combination of austerity, elegance, ageing potential and complexity. Notes of walnut and plain chocolate already reveal solid development...
770 cases produced