Simon Field | The nose marries herbs and fruit: oak, however, masks the ensemble with a heady, slightly dirty, drying finish. | 81

Andrew Jefford | Pale to mid-gold. Sweet, lifted, rich, and fragrant: a charming nougatine nose, flecked with honey and almond. On the palate, this is a soft, rich, vinous, and generous wine of artless style, but very classic in its profile and allusions, with copious almond and honey. It has lovely concentration, depth, and softness, subsiding slowly and drily. There is quiet supporting acidity. Wholly what you want. | 91

John Livingstone-Learmonth | Quite a full yellow robe. The nose is hefty, with a deep inset of dried fruits, beeswax, varnish. There is a suggestion of cooked fruits within, but it’s hardly left the cellar. The palate is in thrall to its toffee-oak raising, and plays to the gallery on that score. It is lined with suave white fruits, compote in style. It needs parking in the corner for a good three years or so. From 2019—but the wait will reward you. To 2028/29. | 88