Robert Parker tasted this and gave it 93 points after letting it breath for almost 8 hours. If you have the patience, open and decant this complex Bordeaux. Air will allow it to magnificently reveal a classic bouquet of sweet cassis, tobacco, minerals and spice aromas. Opulent, full-bodied, thick, and juicy, the extraordinary evolution of this particular bottle makes a persuasive argument for decanting. Wine Spectator gave it 96 points, stating "Deep garnet; fragrant tar and black truffle nose; extremely concentrated; big and mouth-filling, with very dense cassis flavor; enormous, generous fruit; a voluptuous claret." This one is ready to drink now ? but be sure to open it at lunch and drink it with dinner!