Michael Edwards: Again, a confit-of-fruits style on the nose. Quite a lot going on on the palate; needs to work out the right balance- 15.5

Andrew Jefford: Saturated black-purple. Hugely seductive, Syrah-led perfumes of billowing floral sweetness, with lots of backing rosemary, thyme, and stone to lend aromatic depth. Few wines anywhere in the world have this level of scented charm: utterly Languedoc. At first, this might seem a little disappointingly light after the unrefusable invitation of the aromas, but give it some time in the mouth and you’ll find it’s soft, darkly ripe, with all of its aromatic charm sustained on the palate. In some ways, on the palate it is almost pure-aroma, too; it definitely doesn’t have the texture, fruit drive, and mid-palate weight of some of the warmer zones like La Clape. There’s a modest but satisfactory tannic presence, and the soft acidity is perfect. A fascinating wine of huge charm. Pic St Loup, or somewhere else a little higher? Anyway, outstanding wine for anyone who loves aromatic Syrah- 17

Marcel Orford-Williams: Sound, fruity nose. Full, with plenty of flavor. À point but could still keep another year or two. Plenty of sweetness, though with a tendency to dryness on finish. Perfectly enjoyable glass- 16