Michael Edwards: Pale yellow, green tints; nice flowing cordon; that limelike character on nose— quite recently disgorged, perhaps. Fresh green-fruit character, a little reined in today—better in six months but essentially quite sound 15

Simon Field: Deep color, then assertive oaky nose with evident hints of patisserie, peach stone, and forest floor. Palate is rich, honeyed, and pleasingly decadent, with vanilla, figs, sour honey, and ripe orchard fruit all entwined with magnificent abandon 17

Tom Stevenson: High acids, very rich, creamy, intense berry fruits, creaminess highlighted by acids dominating the finish 18.5