This is at once seductive and classy and should also drink reasonably well young but reward up to a decade of cellaring

A good flag-bearer

Many are quick to dismiss it given the difficulties of the growing season that saw abundant rain

licorice and earth

the 2005 has plenty of richness and power

Phelan Segur Vintage:2005 This is at once seductiveA legitimate sleeper that is still young and rich, this 2003 possesses lots of cassis, earth and mineral characteristics in its smoky, spicy, vibrant, young personality. It has reached its plateau of full maturity where it should remain for another decade. This would have been a great buy in 2003.