Andrew Jefford: Pale to mid-depth of gold. Decidedly different, aromatically speaking: rich, with some oak, statuesque and authoritative, the most Burgundian of our French Sauvignons. On the palate, that is what you get also. It’s an impressive wine, with great concentration and length—and in a way, great purity, too, mouth-rousing and mouth-searching: vin, vin, vin. But if you are expecting “Sauvignon,” you may be disappointed, since this has almost no primary charm. A connoisseur’s choice. Hard to score. You could give it 18 for depth and authority but 14 in the context of this varietally conceived tasting. I will compromise—but I’d urge any of our readers to seek out the wine precisely for that singular grandeur 16

Andreas Larsson: A rather deep color. The nose is “ambitious,” with some new oak and a high level of ripeness—almost tropical-fruit, honey, and saffron aromas. The palate is full and assertive, with a bold texture, plenty of fruit, and well-integrated oak. Good richness and length—perhaps a bit too bold for some, but I prefer this over lean and green.. 15.5

Stephan Reinhardt: Pale yellow. This wine had approximately 12 minutes in the glass before I sniffed it. What I got was something woody (not barrels; rather a factory or the wood section of a building center). I find it quite chemical. There is no freshness, no fruit, no “play.” The palate is short and drying; there is no charm at all, so why should I be charming? 10.5