Not easy to get this in the Netherlands. Believe it or not, but this bottle will set you back at least 250 dollars in Europe. Managed to get a bottle at an auction. Was curious for a long time!

Very little fruit and the smell of nail polish just after opening. A slight panic decant helped it open up almost immediately. After 15 minutes it started to develop lovely aroma's of blackcurrant jam. Matches the colour incredibly well. After half an hour hints of spice and floral notes started to develop.

Love the richness and silkyness on the palate. So much deep red and black fruit, combined with hints of liquorice. Usually not a fan of liquorice but it is subtler than you might find in a Rhone Syrah.

Overall great wine experience! The French were not wrong in 1976. Wonder what else the US community would recommend of the same caliber.