Tim Atkin | Dense, almost inky purple with some pink at the rim. Rich, vibrant, youthful nose, with well-integrated oak. Red fruits with a hint of “good” reduction adding complexity. Serious, racy, refreshing palate, with medium-weight tannins, sweet raspberry fruit, some pepper, and that same touch of reduction. The oak seems less marked on the palate, suggesting older barrels. The emphasis is very much on fruit, with good length and a balanced, tapering finish. Drink over the next five years. | 17

Alex Hunt | Deeply colored, with quite a complex nose, showing a fine balance of fresh black fruit, toasty oak, floral notes, and some sous-bois evolution. The palate is quite marked by acidity, though it shows good depth; there is an impression of focus, though the flavors are actually not that clearly defined. At an adolescent stage, this wine seems to need a bit more time to open out texturally. | 15.5

Stephan Reinhardt | Dark ruby. Intense and elegant aromas of ripe blackberries and cherries and earthy notes; also some hints of leather. All in all, the nose clearly announces a big and powerful wine. Rich and round on the palate, with intense flavors of dark cherries and black forest berries, quite silky tannins, and a very good and fresh length with some mineral undertones. Well balanced, in a rather international style. | 16.5