SB | There are quince tones on the nose, which is appealing if not very expressive yet. Zesty and bright on the palate, this shows vigor and charm, with no lack of tangy acidity, which gives hints of white pepper. Yet it does lack some concentration and cut and persistence. The fruit components are all here, but not the structure. 90
AJ | Bright mid-gold. Warm, sweet, mushroom and truffle aromas over soft, crystalized fruits; moist Virginia tobacco. Gentle, harmonious, and balanced: very comely and attractive. Lots of aromatic intricacy though not (as yet, it's young) built along show-stopping lines. That's fine. Deep, tangy, rich, full, zesty, with lots of dry extract and truffle-oil perfume. Highly allusive—almost show-stopping in terms of allusions, though in sweetness terms it is far from being a steamroller. Virginia tobacco-leaf scents to finish. Lovely complexity in quite a mobile, light-footed style, though that is a function of its age; the concentration is extraordinary here, as becomes evident every time you go back to take a new look. It's just on roller-skates for the time being. This is sensational stuff, and still young. 95
SR | Generous and intense on the nose, this 2021 Jurançon is very aromatic and rich, but also fresh, elegant, precise, and spicy on the nose, with flinty and saline notes of ripe stone fruits and candied citrus fruits. Saline and savory on the palate, this is a rich and intense yet elegant and vibrantly fresh, saline and savory Jurançon, with a fine, mineral and tannic grip on the finish, which is long, intense, and savory. 93