Essi Avellan: Soft, caramel- and vanilla-coated nose, with pastry and apple juice. Nice acidity, bringing life to the palate. Round and smooth-textured with moderate fruit intensity but missing layers. 87

Alex Hunt: Evolved, dense, toasty; this is quite a savory and imposing aroma. The palate is then pleasantly caressing—not sweet, but with a gentle bubble and roundness of texture that is an excellent foil for these more assertive flavors. There’s just an awkward marzipan note on the finish that doesn’t quite fit. 89

Tom Stevenson: Smooth is the common denominator here— from smooth, perfectly integrated aromas, to smooth, nicely developed fruit on the palate, and a smooth finish. 88