Rarely does the term 'iron fist in a velvet glove' match a wine so well.  This is a beautiful Pinot Noir in every sense.  In fact, although it is made from 100% Pinot Noir it's more of a Pommard than what you'd imagine a Pinot Noir to be - it's muscular, well stuctured, generous and sophisticated.  If James Bond was a bottle of wine ... he'd be this.