A chocolatey, berry-scented nose with weedy cassis, licorice, and earth aromas is followed by a medium-bodied wine with fine concentration. Although monolithic, the 1995 is well-made, mouthfilling, and moderately tannic. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2015.
Readers should be aware that this property was recently sold by Madame Gasqueton (the proprietor of Calon-Segur) to a Dutchman named Eric Jelgersma, also the new proprietor of Chateau Giscours.