Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve: Exceptionally vinous, with denser body than most. Firm, long, thoroughbred, engraved with the essence of its terroir. 17

Margaret Rand: Tight, with good concentration and length and a spicy finish. 17

Michael Schuster: Very well balanced middleweight, in no way overdone (not hot, not oversweet, not overoaky). Fresh, ripe, even and long, with a fine flesh and abundant cherry ripe fruit; harmonious, even, complex. One of the nicest Clos Fourtets for a long time. 16.5