SF | A typically deep and generous colour; aeration defies the intimations of brett or whatever else...thereafter there is dark fruit, smoke and charcuterie, the fruits and figs that have been left in the loft over winter, then a nudge of bitter chocolate. The palate is a little strained, a touch sinewy, but the inherent virtues of impressive husbandry and even more impressive raw materials are writ large and with no lack of elegance. 92
AJ | Still astonishing depth of colour for a 2013 ... Lots of oak still palpable, which is a bit disappointing; some inky fruit beneath Dark and thrusting still, with ample searching acidity. Still almost a primary wine; but in this case I don't see the inner resource needed for it to unfold profitably; almost 'stuck in youth'. But still lots to grapple with if you open a bottle; it doesn't lack excitement in that sense.Drink Dates: 2024 - 2034. 89
RM | Very deep opaque and still youthful in appearance; restrained, attractive savoury cedary character on the nose and on the palate with tight knit dark fruit complexity, well structured with good grip, freshness and length, this is developing really well in bottle and will continue to do so.Drink Dates: 2024 - 2040. 94