Michael Edwards: Star-bright, imposing hue, rich gold with a hint of green, at once speaking ripeness and freshness. Stylish aromas of hazelnuts and the beginnings of honey lead on to an energetic palate (high praise in this hot challenging harvest) and a fine marriage of racy, elegant acidity and some density of fruit, auguring well for a good life yet— to 2017 or even 2020. 17

Tom Stevenson: A bit too rich, without the requisite balance to lighten the load, and this leads the palate astray on the finish. Might improve, but it’s difficult to say at this juncture. 15.5