Still tightly knit and closed, displaying a dark garnet color with no lightening at the edges, this hard, masculine style of Gruaud lacks the charm and precociousness of the 1979, but offers plenty of depth and intensity. Although there is some herbaceousness present, it is intermingled with the woodsy fruit character of the wine. It appears that another 2-3 years of cellaring will be beneficial; the wine should last through the first decade of the next century. Last tasted, 4/93.