Vtg’ 05 - Levy and McClellan's 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon which spent 26 months in new oak (mostly Taransaud) is developing at an incredibly slow rate. Its opaque ruby/purple color is accompanied by beautiful aromas of roasted coffee melted chocolate creme de cassis burning embers camphor and a hint of cedar. On the palate the wine combines considerable substance power and extract with a sense of harmony as well as elegance. Black currant blackberry and gamy meaty notes are also present in this full-bodied effort with an incredibly long finish. The wine is just beginning to shed some tannin and become accessible. It will benefit from another 4-5 years of bottle age and will easily last for three decades or more. Ratings: 95+ points by Robert Parker