Tim Atkin | Dense, oaky, and concentrated color. Slight greenness on the nose, with plenty of oak squatting on top of it. Sweet and oaky palate, with slightly green fruit, highish acidity, and a slightly thin, scrawny finish. Too much oak for the weight of the wine. | 11.5

Alex Hunt | Engaging fruit richness and an individual aromatic character: forest-fruit compote, with a very slight piney/floral note that lends freshness. Fluid and multilayered on the palate, with a good blend of density and lift. | 16

Stephan Reinhardt | Dark ruby. Interesting nose, since it combines the richness and ripeness of 2009 with a remarkable purity and precision. Mocha-flavored dark berry and plum aromas are melted with earth and tar aromas. All in all, there is also a certain Vintage Port character, because the nose is so concentrated and ripe and sweet and also alcoholic. Silky, very rich and powerful, with fine tannins and good freshness, but this wine is really massive. Good length, though I fear you wouldn’t drink a second glass so quickly. Cassis, graphite, and tobacco on the finish. | 16.5