Michael Schuster | Soft, rich, black-cherry and oak-vanilla nose, very appealing; rich, supple, fresh, and very finely tannic; sweet, gently caressing wine, very long to taste, complex, vibrant with an acidity so well-integrated for the year; black-fruit ripe, yet fresh and creamy, linear and fleshy at once, deep and satisfying, and with lovely length. The 30% Cabernet Franc class and finesse is very clear, and this is beautiful wine, the very image of fine Pomerol at a (relatively) affordable price. 2026–40+.