Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve | Ideal Pauillac in its construction, its flavor, and its menthol aftertaste, fresh and of very distinctive expression—the best Duhart in the past half-century and excellent value for money. | 97

Michael Schuster | Freshly ripe black fruit, lightly mineral underneath; full, firm, finely tannic, a structured, fairly long-term wine; a lovely ripe blackcurrant core ripeness, gently spicy in flavor, a firm, dry surrounding tannin, but succulent and juicy within the firm frame; Pauillac sinew here, and fine, crisp, aromatic length. A lovely, complete Duhart, rich, fresh, effortless, long, fleshy yet firm, with plenty to offer given time. 2028–42+. | 92–93