This was the first vintage made by Pierre-Yves. Showing maturity in its appearance, it has a light honeyed, earthy bouquet with smoke and mint. The palate is nicely balanced with a touch of ginger and rhubarb on the entry. It is composed and refined, demonstrating fine nuance and subtlety on the fresh finish. Back in 2003, Pierre Rovani spotted a star in the making and a wine whose drinking window opened until 2009, but on this showing, I would extend that window another few years. Drink now-2016. Tasted December 2012.