Tim Atkin | Spicy, sweetly wooded, and savory, with good concentration for the vintage, appealing grip and density, some aromatic spices, and plenty of texture. The chalkiness freshens the finish. Balsamic and complex. | 91

Simon Field | Dense blue-black, like the most painful bruise; the nose betrays woodsmoke, quince, verbena, and damson. A pallet of generous potential, hints of cardamom, bruised apple, and woodsmoke behind it. A wistful cadenza in the mouth, where the fruit teases and beguiles in equal measure; fine balanced acidity and a clean, crisp finish. | 92

Andrew Jefford | Dark black-red, with a little opacity still. The scents are slightly farm-like, with some raisin fruit, but overall there is warmth, sweetness, and charm nonetheless: affable, if imprecise and unfocused. On the palate, this is a dense, deep wine, with ample plum fruits in firm, rather fresh and military style: lively Rioja. | 88