Tim Atkin: Dense, opaque purple; aromatic red-cherry and plum nose, no obvious oak. Medium- to full-bodied, fresh acidity, good balance; cherry fruit, bright flavors. Not a huge wine but well balanced and harmonious. Three to five years. 16.5

Gerard Basset: Deep inky color; medium intensity, with a distinct smell of reduction. Herbal notes and some greengage. Lean and a bit hollow in retro. Medium finish. 10

Anthony Rose: Dense color, youthful appearance; a rich, warming, violety, spicy nose, with a touch of oak that diminishes on the palate. This is rich, with full-flavored dark fruits—damsons and plum—a touch of bittersweet chocolate, initially with a nice suppleness of tannin, and a twist of good fresh astringency and balance. But as the tannic grip takes hold, it suggests it needs a good couple of years for the elements to knit together. 16.5