99 points -- ... the greatest... since 1978 and 1990... I suspect it will merit a three digit score after another 3-4 years of cellaring... evidenced by its dense purple color and big, sweet kiss of kirsch, framboise, blackberries, licorice, roasted herbs, and smoked meat... a fascinating combination of substance, power, full-bodied authority yet extraordinary freshness, elegance, and precision.
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