BURGHOUND 91-94 POINTS: "This is a very ripe wine within the context of the '08 vintage with noticeable wood influence combining with dark fruit aromas that include plum and cassis along with an impressively broad range of other nuances, a few of which are earth, stone and animale hints that are also reflected by the textured, powerful and solidly concentrated flavors that ooze dry extract which buffers the firm and imposing tannins on the mouth coating and palate staining finish that goes on and on. This is one serious effort that will age for years."