St. Laurent Reserve ALTEN 2016 93 WE Mar19

BUYING GUIDE SELECTION 2019; Wet earth and graphite on the nose for now mask the black plum fruit that is so concentrated and juicy on the palate. The density on the palate has aromatic edges of cinnamon, but this needs to relax. Give it some bottle age, and velvety, rich folds of dark plum will unfold. Drink 2020–2030.  —A.K.