Michael Schuster: Dense, ripe black and red fruit, and a very floral to smell, too; rich, fresh, fairly full wine with a very fresh acidity and a very fine tannin; long, elegant, and refined, a subtle juiciness, a beautiful tannin texture, a great, subtle tenacity of flavor, both richness and restraint, power and presence on the one hand, and a fine, restrained Graves character on the other; a very aromatic, refreshing, beautiful wine, with a lovely perfumed, floral character on the finish of exceptional persistence. Effortlessly complete, without any need for excess of any kind. A real beauty. 2026–40. 93–94

Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve: Very great flesh, just as original in its texture and flavors, probably due to the blend (a high proportion of Cabernet Franc and whole bunches). Long, complex, impressive. 96–97