Simon Field | Forward, rather indulgent, aromas, peaches then apricots, all in all a poorly tended cornucopia. The palate has more grip than anticipated, plenty of concentrated dried-fruit personality and a surprisingly taut, finely tapered finish. The chasm between nose and palate is marked and slightly difficult to fathom but does not necessarily undermine qualitative potential or capacity to evolve. | 89

Andrew Jefford | Full mid-gold. Rather an earthy, frumpy nose, without the articulacy, finesse, subtlety, or charm of the best. The palate is better than the nose suggested, but this is still not a wine with much finesse or charm. Forceful and foursquare. | 85

John Livingstone-Learmonth | Shiny yellow robe. The nose is well varied already—there is a salted, aniseed, nutty trio, with white peach, greengage, and a touch of tobacco. The palate is expressive and interesting, and flows attractively with little pockets of citrus fruit (cooked lime). This has a fine pedigree and is a stylish wine. Its elegance and depth capture the progress made in white Châteauneuf over recent years. To 2025/28. | 90