WineSpectator Review:
Wonderful aromas of licorice, crushed blackberry and mineral. Fullbodied, with very wellintegrated tannins and vanilla, berry and aniseed flavors. Has a long, long finish. Best after 2015.
Parker Review:
This primordialstyled, incredibly tannic St.Julien reveals a dense purple color along with aromas of roasted meats, tapenade, cassis, melted licorice, and chocolate. Following the promising aromatic display, the wine shuts down in the mouth, revealing only excruciating tannin and good acidity. It will not be ready to drink for at least 15 years. Anticipated maturity 2020 to 2040.
Tanzer Review:
Good rubyred. Rich plummy aroma. Deep and chewy if a bit youthfully sullen, with sweet flavors of redcurrant, mocha and tobacco. Finishes with chewy tannins. Distinctly fatter than the 2006 but a bit less chocolatey and dark in its flavor presentation.
