Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve | The 30% of Cabernet Franc builds a vibrant mid-palate by bringing a unique freshness and complexity. They uphold and play down the slight rigor of the Merlot, wherein lies the originality of this blend. A legendary vintage. | 98

Michael Schuster | Very fragrant, subtly mineral, freshly black- fruit ripe and persistent; rich, fresh, full, finely tannic—a lovely graceful balance; sweet, fresh, violet-fragrant, a really beautiful flavor, very gently racy from the Cab Franc, subtle, prolonged to taste, a gentle warmth, the tannins so silky, and full of subtle perfume on the finish. Like many of the best in this vintage, here are power and finesse—in a gorgeous wine. 2032–55. | 94–96