This is world-class wine made from a parcel of vines over 75 year old. Old-style Nebbiolo is perhaps the best cognate, but married with some Roussillon (think Gauby) opulence, with toasted walnut and coffee notes in the bouquet and powerful structure. Not cheap, but well worth the price for a flavor from the past that could improve for 30 or 40 years. This new vintage is simply sublime.