Michel Bettane: Nice nose, with finesse and complexity; light but harmonious body, elegant style, the opposite of a blockbuster—but no greatness. Can be drunk soon 15.5

Thierry Desseauve: Real classy wine; beautiful color; fresh red fruits and flowery aromas; freshness, elegant body, fine tannins; delicately spicy finish 17

Michael Schuster: Closed nose; light, fresh, flowing wine; lightly tannic, with not a lot of depth, but a crisply ripe, quite juicy fruit; finesse and good length. Easy and attractive in the lively 2008 style. Drinkable now, bouquet and harmony to come 15.5 +