Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 91–93/100 · Vinous, 01/01/2018
(from a single parcel in Petit Maupertuis, just below Grands-Ech'zeaux): Saturated dark red with ruby highlights. Slightly medicinal, very reticent nose hints at black cherry, licorice and earth. Very rich, seamless and sweet, conveying an almost a chocolatey quality to its dark cherry, licorice and spice flavors. Finishes rich and long, with serious but sweet building tannins. This wine, too, ha…