Tim Atkin:Mid-purple, touch of development. Lovely, aromatic, spicy, Syrah-like nose. High-altitude style. Beautiful, balanced, complex palate. Fine-grained tannins, red fruits; silky, aromatic, and refreshing. Very elegant, despite the alcohol. I could drink a bottle of this. Delicious! Drink now. 18.5

Gerard Basset:Medium-deep red ruby, with purple rim. Full intensity. Sweet berry and floral notes; very elegant. Concentrated on the palate, with a good blend of black fruit and spices. Long finish. 18

Anthony Rose:Attractive ruby hue, nicely perfumed red-fruit nose, with a hint of rhubarb in the background. The fruit is rich and concentrated, nicely opulent dark-cherry and blackcurrant richness, with very fine, supple tannins and a good refreshing damsony acidity, giving this wine a very nice balance, while the oak is fine and well integrated, adding a supple roundness of texture. A lovely wine that, while drinkable now, should age well for up to ten years. 18.5