Michael Schuster: Pale gold; light honey-and-mineral nose; a richly sweet, lemony middleweight of a fair concentration, modest complexity, and good, medium length. 14/14.5

Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve: Remarkable aromas of white fruits, with superb intensity of “roasted” grapes. A well-harvested wine, elegant, rich, and with great length. As so often, this is unbeatable value and the kind of Barsac we love. 17