At this stage, the wine is beginning to show less fruit with darker tones, iron, and some tertiary development coming through. The vintage is clearly present, bringing more weight and less freshness, which leaves the balance slightly lower. The texture is very much in the Faure style, giving the wine shape and tactile presence, and the sense of place is especially clear. The finish is long, though the lower acidity makes it feel a little heavier than ideal.
Balance: ★★★☆☆
Texture: ★★★★☆
Authenticity: ★★★★★
Finish: ★★★★☆