There is a hint of the herbal character that typifies many '04s but I stress that it is a nuance and by no means dominant and allows the otherwise pretty and spicy red berry fruit and wet stone aromas to shine. The refined, cool and still notably reserved medium-bodied flavors are delicious though there is a hint of that same herbal character that was found on the nose present on the lightly acid-tinged finish that is tangy but not sharp. As the description suggests this is on the awkward side at present and clearly still needs a few years of cellar time to round out the structure.
(Burghound, Sep 2012, 90 Pts)
