Deep ruby with an attractive, moderately intense bouquet of sweet cherries, flowers, plums, some earth, and new oak, this wine is medium-bodied, nicely balanced, with ripe tannin, not a great deal of depth, but a good solid mid-palate and attractive finish. It should drink well for 10-12 years.

Moderately saturated medium red. Aromas of cherry, earth, minerals and nutty oak. Supple, smooth and fat, but with some edgy acidity yet to be absorbed. Lacks the dimension of the young 2004, but finishes with reasonably sweet tannins.

Served at a birthday gathering in.....Burgundy! The first double magnum (what a phrase!) was a bit subdued and soft but the second was much more vigorous and lively with rich meatiness. Clearly not a top vintage for this appellation but pretty glorious now. (JR)