(2025) Black Label was first produced in 1954, and has a reputation for ageing gracefully given its relatively modest price. It spent 15 months in new and seasoned French oak, barrels and vats of various sizes. Firm, floral-touched and refined black fruit on the nose leads on to a palate of youthful intensity and concentration. There's a real white pepper spice to this, and the tannins are grippy and peppery. The fruit is solid and is just beginning to show some more open juiciness, while this very young wine leaves the palate tingling with its precise concentration, acidity and spice. Impressice and with potential to improve in bottle. Price and stockist quoted is for the previous vintage at time of review.