Michel Bettane: Black color, intense nose, racy tannins, very individual and complex; lots of style. 17

Thierry Desseauve: Dark color, very noble bouquet, fine tannins, svelte personality, depth and energy. Brilliant. 18

Michael Schuster: Very ripe on the nose; made in the year’s warm, opulent style; finely tannic, full of sweet fruit, juicy, warm, gently spicy, abundant and satisfying in this slightly supercharged style, good length; will provide a generously satisfying glass of full red. Alcohol warmth on the finish. 2020–30+. 16