Just some brownish colour at the edge, the middle is still quite ruby. Aged nose of cherries, tobacco, toasted bell pepper, dried herbs and fragrant oak. Still quite fresh palate overall for a 43 years old wine. Minerals, dry red fruits and toasty oak dominated the medium bodied palate. Good strength still, totally not weak. But it is clear that this was a cooler vintage where acidity is the key supporting structure. It is not lean and thin. The acidity keep the fruit and wine fresh. Finish is herbecous, smooth and lingering at the back of the throat. Drink up if you have a bottle before the fruits fade away.

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