Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve: Exceptionally well-integrated oak; remarkably smooth texture for the year; terrifically taut palate with squeaky-clean flavors and noble tannins. Yet another perfect Pauillac from this château and the most accomplished of the fifth growths. 18

Michael Schuster: Fine, complete, ripe-fruit and mineral-scented nose; rich, sapid, oakily tannic, and vivid wine, with a very nice overall plenitude; sweetly ripe, fresh, sapid, mineral-scented elegance, long to taste and long to finish; satisfyingly fine, oakily fruit-rich Pontet-Canet. 2018–30+. 16/17