Tim Atkin: Very dense, youthful vermilion/purple. Aromatic yet still very youthful. Plush, harmonious, well-balanced nose, with scented cedar and vanilla oak, plum, and blackberry fruit. Silky tannins, very fine, well balanced. A beautiful wine that will develop over the next 5–8 years. Essence of fine Malbec. 18.5

Gerard Basset: Deep purple color, with pink rim. Full intensity. Summer pudding with cinnamon. Round and full on the palate, with black fruit. Medium-long finish. 17

Anthony Rose: This is dark and inky in appearance, fresh and attractively aromatic, with an appealing quality of juicy, ripe, almost opulent dark fruit. The tannins are supple and juicy, and the acidity nicely balances the enterprise. Oak is present but in the background, bringing a degree of texture and complexity to the wine, whose structure is deceptive. Should improve with a few years’ aging. 17.5