Alex Hunt: Not a great deal of aroma; some mossy, stemmy notes, a bit of berry fruit, a bit of pencil. The palate shows both greenness of flavor, which is quite fresh and attractive, and greenness of tannin, which isn’t. Crunchy, fairly traditional style—more of a foil for charcuterie than a delicious wine in its own right- 11

Andrew Jefford: Deep garnet in color. Savory, compostlike scents; leather, too. No evident pure fruit; peppery edges. Not disagreeable, but less classical than many of its peers. After a while in the glass, the fruit creeps back into the aromatic picture, which then becomes more complete and compelling. Fruit a little sweeter and more strawberry-like than many. Vivid and full, with some layering, but a slightly stewed quality here. It hasn’t retained the freshness and pungency of the early years. Earthy, with a finishing hardness. It is complete and balanced but not poised, zesty, or ethereal- 13.5

Simon Larkin: Deep in the glass, seemingly a little more evolved. The aromas suggest more evolution too, with meaty, savory notes allied to ripe berry fruit. Supple at first, with a gently mouth-filling fruit, there is a beautifully expressed berry fruit here, underscored by minerally, stony tannins and vibrant acidity. The poise really impresses—pure, already showing some complexity, not too savory, not simply youthful berry fruit. An impressive example that will undoubtedly evolve further. There is still some tautness present- 16.5