Michael Schuster: Intense mineral-and-citrus nose, taut and persistent to smell; almost painfully sweet and concentrated, but with a most vigorous defining acidity; very liquorous lemon and barley-sugar base, long, complex, and botrytis spicy; a remarkable impression of freshness, given the level of sugar, and with a very long, botrytis-spice packed finish. A super-rich but perfectly balanced Nairac. 2018–40+. 18/18.5

Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve: The richness, splendor, and typical Barsac vitality of this wine indicates that we are among the best here, with an unending finish, underscored by a hint of saltiness. This is splendid! 18.5