Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve: A sublime nose: marvelous finesse and rich botrytis, the most seductive of the first growths on the day, and certainly one of the most glorious wines of the vintage. 18.5

Michael Schuster: Pale; a dense, fresh, quite complex nose; a rich, fairly concentrated, yet contained and elegant Tour Blanche, less “big” than it often is; very sweet, long, juicy, and mouth-filling to taste; racy alongside the richness; complex, persistent, and aromatic to finish. A complete, understated Tour Blanche. 17.5