Michael Schuster: Dense, ripe blackberry nose with a noticeable freshness; full, firm, finely tannic, very fresh in acidity; freshly but fully ripe in flavor, long and fine to taste, complex, classy at the level, tasty, vivid, with a gentle sinew and great vitality, along with excellent length. Classy and complete second wine, with lovely matter, ripeness, and persistence. 2024–36. 90–92

Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve: Frank, tense, nearly more “Montrose” in style than the grand vin, whose density is higher than usual. If the price does not skyrocket, this will be a must-have in this vintage. 95–96