Alex Hunt: Lots of character and ambition here, with aromas of fresh blackcurrants, lavish new oak, all neatly contained and focused. The palate follows on precisely from the nose. It is extremely concentrated, thickly textured, and could benefit from a little more “air” and grace. But having said that, the fruit is not too sweet, the tannin/acid/ fruit balance is spot on, and youth remains on its side. I suspect this will be a great longer-term bet - 17

Andrew Jefford: Dense, opaque black-red. Attractive red and black fruits seamlessly bonded with top-quality oak. Deep, dark, intensely fruity, with that wonderful Chilean cassis singing out of the wine. There’s lots of concentration and enough of a tannic structure, too, to give the wine an impressive mid-palate core. Concentrated yet voluptuous: Can any nation rival Chile for that combination? And isn’t it churlish to want a little more? I’m sure with time this will become softer still, and gently tobacco-y, and at no point in its life prior to the downward slope (which is still at least a decade away) will it offer anything less than unalloyed pleasure. Nonetheless, for the highest accolades I think there has to be a little more.. - 17

Jancis Robinson: Exceptionally dark purple. Very ripe and opulent. Heady, on the way to Port, but—just—refreshing enough. Black-cherry flavors remind me of a very ripe Bordeaux vintage: 2009 or 2005? Lots of pleasure here. Just not quite enough fruit concentration in the middle, and it does fade slightly on the finish. Very exuberant. Drink to 2017 - 17