This is a commanding and powerful wine, bursting with intense layers of dark fruit, cassis, and violets wrapped in graphite, espresso, and dark cocoa. The palate is bold and structured, with chewy, gripping tannins that call for a hearty steak today but promise even greater refinement after a few years in the cellar. Despite its serious depth and brooding character, it shows a forward burst of fruit that makes it engaging even now. A very impressive effort with remarkable presence and potential.