Black ink in color with a dark brick hue around the edge. Amazing aromas of violet, prune, cassis, toasted sandalwood and fine vanilla fill the nose. The mouth-feel is powerful with great concentration and depth. Lively rich dark fruit is balanced by layers of ripe tannins and earthy tones including liquorice, olive tapenade, fine leather, dark chocolate and riper fruit. This is a huge and sophisticated wine with great power and balance that only Petit Verdot can provide. There is great focus and structure and the finish is impressive and long. This is a wine for the ages and it will be fun to see it evolve over the next 30 years. This is an amazing wine on its own but is best as an accompaniment to rich, strong flavors and hearty fare. Try it with game, lamb or richly marbled beef or with aged/veined cheeses.