Andrew Jefford | Deep, clear red; retaining good depth of color for its age. Warm, cereal and baked cherry pie on the nose, with some straw; not quite classic and a bit tanky and contained. Almost a Tawny Port touch to the sweetness, too. Very smooth and unstructured on the palate, and the fruit has evolved swiftly toward a relatively uninteresting mouthful, alas. | 80

Anne Krebiechl | Very full-fruited, ripe and generous notes of forest fruit are immediately apparent. The palate shows them in all their ripeness but sets a counterpoint of firm, fresh acidity. The body is full and juicy, brimming with fruit. The mouthfeel is generous and smooth. There is a little alcoholic heat, but the freshness ensures bright liveliness and lasting joy. | 93

Jancis Robinson | Very dark garnet. Quite subtle, alluring nose with some complexity. Rich fruit with really well-balanced acidity and tannin. Bravo! Big and bold but with a future. Maybe a tad too alcoholic? But with excellent acidity. Lip-smacking. Long. Really rather impressive. A lovely drink now. 2016–28. | 92