Jesús Barquín: Pale yellow. Lots of character and acidity, although it feels a little confected at the same time, which undeniably detracts. Noteworthy but perhaps a little too young and wanting balance— which I trust a few years of additional bottle age will provide. 88

Andrew Jefford: Bright mid-gold; a very fine-beaded, sustained mousse here. Cream and a honeycomb tang on the nose; sweet... barley sugar. Fragrant but rather sweet-acid on the palate, without the beguiling perfumes of the Catalan varieties, and their almondy wealth and depth of flavor, too. 84

Andreas Larsson: Light golden, still with a vigorous mousse. Rather spicy on the nose, with ginger and licorice notes, a hint of rubber, then green quince and pear. The palate feels a bit sweet, at least far from bone-dry, though the acidity still feels present. Medium weight with quite a long finish and a slight tannic sensation. 86