“91 rating … classy nose delivering a fine constellation of red plums, black cherries, roasted meats, bitter chocolate, dark soil tones, anise, a touch of vanillin oak and a smoky topnote … lovely purity and precision on the attack … Fine, fine juice in the making and another very classy villages.”

“94 rating. This is full-bodied and solid with dark-berry and strawberry aromas and flavors. Some forest fruit, too. The tannins spread across the palate but remain integrated and fresh.”

“90-92 rating … around 40% whole bunch fruit, has a broody but quite compelling bouquet with blackberry, bilberry and a light marine influence. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit … just a pure joy.”

“89-91 rating … sweet berry fruit, grilled meats and dark chocolate … ample and layered, with a supple, nicely concentrated palate and a long, mineral finish.”