Sensory Profile: Opens with a mature deep garnet color. The nose can be surprisingly beautiful and clean when pristine, offering aromas of ripe plum, red cherry, truffle, sassafras, mint, and leather.

On the Palate: It reveals massive structural backbone. It is vigorous, austere, and highly tannic, retaining a sharp linear edge. While it features complex traces of tobacco and graphite, critics note it fundamentally lacks the charm, roundness, and plush finish of Mouton's finest vintages.