Alex Hunt: This is a very high-class nose, with gorgeous berry fruit, expensive new oak, and real layered depth. On the downside, it’s not particularly Syrah—if anything, the red-fruit character combined with the oak spice give it a rather Côte de Nuits demeanor. But the sheer quality (harmony, length, complexity, and so on) is certainly premier cru level, so I must conclude it’s a really excellent, if atypical, wine. 92

Andrew Jefford: Clear deep black-red. Sharpish VA-edged red-fruit notes, a little bit raw and livid in style; unenticing. Coffeeish oak. Dry and hard on the palate, with hollow fruits. Not a success for me. 79

Peter Liem: This is fragrant and coffee-like in tone, balancing its ripe flavors with a delicate body and structure. It’s lively and long on the finish. 89