Michael Edwards: Healthy yellow, gold lights; ripe golden fruit, quite straightforward, without nuance, but with refreshing crispness and acidity on the end palate. Second bottle more vigorous, with better energy. 16

Andrew Jefford: Deep gold, with a steady mousse. A rather clunky, caramelly aromatic profile; no great purity of fruit. Dank, murky, earthy flavors. (This is indeed the second bottle.) 9.5

Tom Stevenson: First bottle very attractive and oaky, but corked! Second bottle not corked. Distinctly oaky, beautifully crafted, extremely rich fruit. Absolutely clean. 18