Stephen Brook: Rich spicy nose. Rich and juicy, sleek-textured, but has some lift and elegance. Plenty of grip, and is balanced by firm acidity on finish. Persistent. 16.5

Andrew Jefford: Mid-depth of scarlet. Well handled: floral notes over well-focused plum and black cherry. Real wealth and amplitude here, and impeccable fruit definition. Well-judged tannins seamlessly integrated into warm, black-cherry depths; creamy finish. All the soft pleasure of the vintage at its best summarized. 16