Andrew Jefford: Dark black-red. A touch raisiny-sweet and without a lot of purity and finesse, though the battle with the green demons has been demonstrably won. On the palate, too, it is rather strenuously ripe and sweet: plum picked early, but left to ripen in the sun on the windowsill. There are supporting (and indeed balancing) tannins of moderate girth but quite tight style; the overall effect is lush, satisfying, and impressive, but it lacks the naturalness of articulation that was achieved in Trotanoy and La Fleur Petrus. I wouldn’t have any difficulty demolishing a bottle or two, though. Now to 2022. 89

Stephen Brook: Light delicate nose, more red than black fruits, but no greenness. Fairly light, though this is never a heavyweight, with refreshing acidity and a light tannic structure. Modest but well crafted, with no rough edges. Quite long. 90