...gorgeously sweet nose of singed saddle leather, scorched earth, tobacco, herb, red as well as black currants, plum, fig, and creosote. Very full-bodied, intense... opulent, rich, with striking aromatics. It is a fabulous effort..
Austere, lean and polished, not exhibiting the hard edge shown by many 1975s, this is ultimately elegant, graceful and supple. Approaching its peak.
...an orange-brown mature rim; a rich, attractive slightly smoky bouquet, good flavour and body. 'Complete'.