Medium ruby with a medium nose of sous bois, raspberry, black cherry, spice and violets. A little tight, medium bodied, medium intensity and medium plus acidity. Elegant with a powerful backbone and a velvety mouthfeel. Balanced with medium tannin. 89+pts.

I am really enjoying the 2001 I have had because they seem to be more a vintage of terrior instead of 02,03 that are more vintages of ripe fruit.