Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve | Still at the top of its category, for its full body and terroir expression, which will satisfy those who cannot afford the grand vin. | 96

Michael Schuster | Already a seductive blackberry-Merlot fat to smell; rich, fleshy, finely tannic, fresh enough; sweetly ripe, generously proportioned, very long and subtle to taste, with a most seductive, silken texture, gorgeous length across the palate, and with lovely, gentle, fragrant Merlot persistence. Harmonious, flatteringly complete, and beautifully balanced, with an almost lipsmacking quality already. A great success. 2030–40+. | 93–94