WS95: Offering ripe, plummy fruit, this red also reveals sandalwood, spice, mineral and subtle coconut aromas and flavors. Fresh and well-built, with a sense of elegance and power. Seems a little awkward now, but the finish is long. Be patient.

VM93-95: Dark red. Superb precision and lift to the aromas of boysenberry, violet and licorice. Rich, sexy and voluptuous, with its fine-grained dark fruit flavors perfectly complemented by integrated oak. Consistent from start to vibrant, rising, extremely long finish, this wonderfully perfumed Clos de la Roche should be outstanding.