Inky purple with a huge fruity nose that filled the room as I decanted. A big chewy mouthful of blackcurrant jam with an enormous burst of powder-dry tannins which coat the teeth and palate instantly. Red fruits begin to come through in the finish, which is long and powerful. This wine has a good structure but at the tannins are somewhat overwhelming at this age.
I decanted this bottle about one hour ago, which I think was perhaps ten years and one hour too soon
Derek