Aromas of blackberry, rose petals, chocolate and espresso accentuate fruity and earthy nuances. Round, velvety tannins enrobe a silky texture with a touch of minerality. The flavours of dark fruit are enhanced by the well-integrated acidity. The acidity and tannin structure promise a very long life ahead.97 Points - VinousBright dark ruby. Initially, the reticent nose opened in the glass to reveal wonderfully complex scents of black- and redcurrant, blackberry, minerals, licorice, loam and tobacco leaf, plus a whiff of leather. Seamless, savoury and classy on entry, if a bit subdued, then delivers lovely restrained sweetness and a complicating wildness in the middle palate that still calls for more bottle aging. Old World in its classic dryness, this highly concentrated Opus One really shines on its vibrant, slowly building back end, where the broad, dusty tannins caress and saturate the