This is also ripe and fresh with its array of poached pear, just sliced apple, petrol and citrus confit scents. There is notably better volume and mid-palate density to the tension-filled flavors that culminate in a long, balanced and borderline tannic finale. This isn't elegant but the quality offered in the context of what is typical for the genre is terrific. High recommended.  Burghound 87-89 Outstanding Top Value