Nicolas Belfrage: Lightish color. Some heady rose aromas. Good attack and penetration on the palate, and follows through well. Has side-to-side flavor and minerally/savory character; fills the mouth and lasts. Very correct and considerable finesse. 16

Simon Larkin: Good depth of color. The aromas hint at ripe cherry and plum fruit. On the palate there is already a sense of complexity, with undergrowth notes adding to the sour cherry nuances. Tea-chest, too. There is admirable complexity, though also a sense that the wine is not totally knit, even though all the components are present, and there is still a touch of aggression. Correct if uninspiring. 13.5

Franco Ziliani: Brilliant ruby, splendid color. The nose is floral (rose and violet), fruity, and mineral, very individual and intriguing. Great freshness and elegance. Very full-bodied, broad and harmonious, with present but not aggressive tannins, great persistence and a long, earthy finish, full of character. Still very young but great. Very good now, but has long aging potential. 17