This bottle had been purchased at the Chateau on release and well stored. Decanted for sediment right before serving. The cork was perfect. Purple in color, opaque and still mostly bright. The nose is great with cassis, slight perfumed note, dust and char. With air some leather and cigar box notes emerged. Medium to full bodied. Tannins mostly resolved but still some silky ones. Good balance. On the palate, this is still fresh. Complex with layers of cassis, earth, tobacco and underlying char. Good finish. Overall, this bottle is at peak but seems right there. At age 28, this was as good as it could be. Still, these should probably be consumed sooner than later. It is nice on its own, but probably better with food. Lamb would be classic.
