Here too there is a mentholated top note to the much earthier aromas of poached plum, underbrush, red currant, and touches of the Sauvage. There is excellent verve to the equally broad-shouldered and muscular flavours that possess outstanding complexity on the tannic, serious, and beautifully long finish that is a bit less austere than it usually is at this early juncture. This beautifully well-made effort will also require extended bottle age to reveal its full potential, but it should very much be worth the wait.