Andrew Jefford: Full pale gold. Broad-brush aromas of dry straw and dry sand; no fresh fruit apparent. A slightly odd aromatic style. On the palate, this is rich, chewy, funky, and in a way more aromatically interesting than it was on the nose, with some orchard fruit perfume lifting from the wine’s soft, chewy wealth of flavor. You’d guess it was Semillon/Sauvignon rather than Sauvignon/Semillon. I appreciate the “off-the-beaten-track” style, but can’t say it’s 100 percent successful. A talking-point wine rather than a get-me-a-second-bottle wine. 83

Andreas Larsson: Quite deep golden color, followed by an intense and opulent nose that combines some roasted notes from the oak with tropical fruit, honey, and some herbal and grassy notes. Ripe herbs add zest on the palate, which appears fresher than the nose indicates; good bite, with ripe lemon and zest, particularly on the finish; bold, with good weight and volume, and fine length, too; slightly noticeable alcohol but enjoyable in its lush, roasted, and generous style. 89

Jancis Robinson: Quite a deep greenish gold. Mellow color and evolved nose, without much promise of acidity. Some crème pâtissière and oaky tones on the nose. Then firm acidity on the palate, even if without the first flush of youthful fruit. Finishes just a shade suddenly, but this is a wellbalanced, pleasing blend, at or even just past its peak. For food rather than as a bracing apéritif. Unashamedly substantial. Drink 2013–15. 88