Nicolas Belfrage: Medium depth,

Simon Larkin ightly quiet. Good perfumes; fruit and some floral notes. Good acid-fruit balance, elegant and medium- bodied. Plenty of typicity without being flash. 15

Simon Larkin: Solid, deep in hue. The aromas are quite bold, with deep, dark cherry fruit. The palate is packed with cool, ripe fruit. This is comparatively modern in style, fruit-forward, but shows good volume and poise. Perhaps one of the wines to broach earlier than most. The tea-chest-like complexity is really compelling, as is the sour touch to the fruit. The tannins remain fine and silky, allowing the fruit ample expression. A little clipped on the finish. 13.5

Franco Ziliani: Dark ruby/violet color. Wild-tobacco, smoke, and mineral (graphite) notes, leather, truffle, rose, aromatic herbs—complexity and freshness on the nose. Very supple, velvety tannins, and a vibrant, fleshy fruit, very rich and complex, with great persistence and a well-balanced, savory finish. Still very young, but very appealing and with great aging potential. Full of character; a terroir wine. 17.5