Michael Schuster: Restrained Cabernet cassis, a profound impression on the nose; a lovely Brane balance: rich, supple, yet fresh, with a particularly fine-grained tannin and a fine concentration; long, graceful, ripe cassis-cored wine, gently complex, long across the palate; typical Margaux in its proportions and style, very Cabernet Sauvignon in its blackcurrant fruit flavor. This has all the fleshiness (lovely Merlot) of the best of the vintage and a fine, warm, spicy length. Very nice indeed. 2020–30+. 16.5/17

Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve: A fine and harmonious wine, with subtle but charming floral notes. Supple and tender, but it seems to be lacking a bit of energy and substance for it to rank with the best. 17