Despite the extended time in oak, the cool temperature of maturation has allowed for complete integration of the wood. The wine exhibits very full, ripe, fruit character with a waxy, lanolin nose and palate. A delicious citrus profile is also evident on the palate. As with the previous vintage, our 2002 vintage is already very expressive and can be approached now, but it could be expected to develop further over the next five years, after which the wine will take on a developed nuttiness and expressive terpenols.