Nicolas Belfrage: Medium-deep color. Plummy fruit and Christmas spice emerging. Somewhat backward on the palate, full and characterful but as yet unintegrated. Has the right constituents—firm tannins and correct acidity, plenty of fruit—so could be excellent, but wants lots of time. Drink from 2015. 16.5

Simon Larkin: Bright, vivid appearance, but the aromas are comparatively mute. The dense palate has grippy, defining tannins and dark fruit characters, even a little beef stock. Certainly a very masculine style, but there is also a touch of tannic dryness here, almost a little dusty. In spite of the bold core of fruit, this is a bit lacking in terms of purity and expression. The finish is

Simon Larkin ightly aggressive, and the fruit soon dissipates. 11

Franco Ziliani: Medium-dark ruby. Overripe, sweet fruity notes on the nose, neither very deep nor complex. The palate is simple, with green and astringent tannins, not well balanced by the fruit. The finish is

Simon Larkin ightly bitter and without balance. Too young? 14.5