Simon Field | A tropical nose, with hints of lanolin and honeysuckle garlanding the edifice; a generous and approachable Roussanne, audacious in its lack of ambition, faithful to the varietal manifesto. For all that, a little dull. | 87

Andrew Jefford | Mid-gold. This pure Roussanne is actually aromatically quite shy but takes a lot of scrutiny: the fruit blossoms, the brushed leaves, the first peaches waiting in their wooden box for the market to open—it’s all there if you look. On the palate, it is rich, wealthy, ample, almost spicy. Here the fruit slips into the backseat a bit, and what we are left with is a firm, well-constructed, vinous food white whose genes just hint from time to time at the yellow summer fruits. A fascinating choice and the variety seems very happy here. | 92

John Livingstone-Learmonth | Bright yellow. White pepper, cooked pear aromas come forward on the nose; it is backed by chamomile-infused tea and aniseed airs. The palate holds graceful citrus flavors, with greengage and a delicate white-plum presence. It tapers a touch toward the finish but is fresh there. It will extend with a little more bottle age. It already has a certain serenity, flashes of detail. To 2023/25. | 87