Andrew Jefford | Deep, clear black-red. Tinned cherries and clotted cream: not unattractive, but lacking a little fresh zest. Perhaps this character had a reductive element, though, because after a few minutes in the glass it does seem fresher, and the oak more evident. Tangy and relatively dry on the palate, though, without a lot of fruited wealth or detail. A touch green at the end, finally. | 85

Anne Krebiechl | Both tart red- and tart black-cherry notes play on the nose. There is also an almost mint-like lift and a touch of wet iron. This has the headiness of cold mint tisane without even the faintest touch of greenness. The palate comes in with vivid, poised freshness that carries pure, tart, red fruit. This is full of life and drive. This is slender but firm, has concentration but no heaviness. A streak of wild, black, sour cherry haunts seductively. This has purity and poise and is of bewitching aromatic intensity. | 95

Jancis Robinson | Mid- to deep garnet. Herbal nose. Sweet fruit on the front palate. Some cough medicine notes— not the juiciest, not fruitiest. Rather a lack of juice in fact. Tastes as though made from very small or thick-skinned grapes. I fear this will always be a bit dry. 2019–23. | 88