Michel Bettane: Dense, tight, intense, truffle-like element, firm tannins, lots of wine. Only criticism: excessive new oak, not the most refined. 17

Thierry Desseauve: Very dark and young color, good oak, excellent fruit, nervosity and depth. Finishes with a lot of energy and freshness. 17.5

Michael Schuster: Ripe-fruit nose; well-balanced, juicy wine, moderately tannic, but with a wealth of fruit, modest complexity, nice length; a crowd-pleaser in the best sense. 2014–24+. 16.5