SF | A superb second wine; deeply pigmented , with an engaging aromatic which combines fruit and floral elements with effortless aplomb; freshness and balance take hold of the palate, which glories in the ripe character of the fruit but also teams it with a perfectly judged structure. Approachable in relative youth, inevitably with great joy. 93
AJ | Dark, saturated black-red; opaque. Sweet, svelte, insinuating: all the ample charm of these vineyards is already in evidence here. Wonderful citrus-peel and sweet currant scents come gliding out of the glass. Splendid concentration and poise in terms of flavour, but honestly it is the cannonade of aroma on the palate that takes your breath away. And this is only the Reserve! Wow: wonderful aromatic power unleashed here, backed by pristine fruits and a silkscreen of tannin. What doesn't it have? The glycerous fullness of an ultra-ripe vintage, I guess, but this is so svelte, deft, pristine and disarming, and so aromatically prodigious than I doubt anyone will notice. Chapeau!Drink Dates: 2026 - 2038.