Beginning with aromas of espresso bean and chocolate-covered cherries, the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Père de Famille is marked with a firm oaky essence that initially dominates the nose. The wine is medium to full-bodied, with layers of juicy black and dark red fruit, and it is broad and dense on the palate before showcasing its oaky frame with firm, juicy tannins with hints of sweet herbal essences. The wine concludes with a gripping tannic edge and lingering esophageal burn from elevated alcohol. Time is running out on this one, so drink over the next few years and chill it down a few degrees colder.