Simon Field | Strident in color and with an equally demonstrative aromatic; plush, ripe, uncompromising, and resolute. Dark fruit, chocolate, a hint of fig here, a hint of mocha there—plenty to engage and inspire. All somewhat Calvinist, for all that. Then the palate brings in notes of pine resin and stewed tea, and all certainty is lost. Maybe not quite so Calvinist after all... | 88

Andrew Jefford | Dark black-red; just off opaque at the core. Warm, oaked fruits in classic style, but I would prefer just a little more fruit purity. These scents are attractive nonetheless. Juicy, lively stuff on the palate. | 84

Anthony Rose | Starting to evolve in color, this is quite traditional Cahors Malbec, a degree of freshness and juiciness giving it a respectable drinking quality, even if it’s a tad lacking in the sort of depth of fruit that you’re really hoping for. | 86