In a tasting of the top 2008's from Bordeaux, this was the WOTN (and mine) for drinking right now. Of course, none of them are fully mature and need at least a decade. This is a very special wine. 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Deep purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose is classic with cassis, graphite, cedar, and cigar box. On the palate, this is intense. Lots of great cassis fruit intertwined with earthiness and cedar, it unwinds in layers in the glass. The finish is very persistent and even seems to grow on the palate. Great balance. This is a wine that makes one take notice and yet works well with dinner (no wimpy foods here). It will take another decade at least to hit maturity but has a couple of more decades left after that. It likely will be drinking well at age 50 for those lucky enough to be around and own a bottle.
