Michael Edwards: Deep purple-ruby to rim; distinctive aromas of mint? Eucalyptus? Pine? Or is it garrigue…? Substance yet poise on the palate, good tannins, has appealing roundness and upright strength- 16.5

Andrew Jefford: Saturated black-red. A very resinous, menthol nose, with a rooty aromatic darkness behind but no obvious fruit notes. Arresting but monothematic. Concentrated, dark, and earthy—very earthy, almost as if it had been shaken through a spadeful of soil prior to bottling; a little haunting menthol behind. It’s impressively concentrated. Well-made wine, but I get the sense that this is either a very challenging site or the variety may not be the perfect choice for this place. It doesn’t have the expansive charm of the best, and while no one wants merely fruity wine from the Languedoc, some sense of fruit should be a part of any younger wine’s appeal- 14

Marcel Orford-Williams: Much of the farmyard on the nose, with some horsey leather to boot. Not bad flavor; some sweetness, spice, and a dry finish. Needs drinking- 13.5