Michel Bettane: Oaky and spicy nose, purer than I remember from the en primeur tasting; spicy body, too. Good length. Well made even if less special than Malartic 16

Thierry Desseauve: Smoky aromas; excellent definition of a good Pessac-Léognan; great balance, generosity, and intensity 17

Michael Schuster: Sweet and oaky nose; nicely balanced in the year, with no obtrusive acidity; ripe fruit, fine firm tannin, moderate complexity, and good light fruit length. A pleasing Graves in 2–3 years. 2015–24+ 15.5 +