Alex Hunt: Rather soupy, oxidative nose, albeit flecked with green. And the palate feels very cool and fresh. This is an odd one. There’s good blueberry length and high-class fruit density. But the finish is slightly flat and tired already. One to review in future. 86

Andrew Jefford: Dark black-red; still opaque. Sweet and rather stewy; forthcoming but not enticing. Deep, sweet, dense, and full on the palate: an impressive wine here with ample ripeness and a multilayered style; firm supporting tannins, too. Substantial and rich Southern Rhône style that is only held back a little by its rather muddled aromatic profile. 87

Peter Liem: Ripe and plush, this accents its dark fruit flavors with a garrigue-like herbaceousness, feeling harmonious and inviting. It’s backed by soft tannins, and it persists with deep aromas. 90