Michel Bettane: Very open harmonious nose, with a lovely softness from the Merlot; spicy flavor, elegant texture and tannin, perfect balance with oak; very deftly made and seductive. What luck to have this kind of Pauillac for drinking in the next 3–4 years! 16.5

Thierry Desseauve: Brown tobacco and black fruit; round, fleshy, without complexity. Fruity and generous 14

Michael Schuster: Fine, cedary, blackcurrant and subtle oak nose; rich, elegantly balanced, firmly tannic wine; fine flavor, firm texture, good length. Will need at least another 8 years in bottle. 2020–28 15.5 +