An exceptional vintage across Bordeaux, making this one of the years when it really does pay to look for the smaller names, particularly when they have the track record for excellence that Biac does. This is still young and fairly closed, with confident tannins that are just starting to unwind. Liqourice, black chocolate, baked earth, cassis, you feel the satiny texture to the fruit, and the ripeness overall. Good quality. Patrick Leon consultant. 93 points