Michel Bettane: Big color, complex nose, with spicy, minty, floral, earthy undertones, the full range of classical Médoc classified magic; good length; superb. 18

Thierry Desseauve: Big color, cedar and red-fruit aromas, freshness and super-deep body: amazing wine with a fantastic Cabernet style. At the top of the vintage. 18.5

Michael Schuster: Ripe and savory to smell, with just a hint of herbaceousness (not unpleasant); nicely balanced in a lighter, fresher style for the year; freshly sweet fruit, a lightly dry tannin, a gentle complexity and good, light length. Lighter style for the year perhaps, but with a clear Margaux delicacy and finesse. 2018–30+. 16