Simon Field | Attractive amber auburn color, sepia, complex; the gradation strictly defined and rigorous. Thereafter, the nose is almost reticent, intriguing in itself after 50 odd years; nothing volatile or oxidized here, merely a gentle awakening, Cindarella-like. Thereafter we have wild flowers, hints of cumin and camphor, a gentle eucalypt swell and a gradual build on the palate, andante in a concerto rather than a symphony, the distant voices of the still lives carried with a haunting resonance. Maybe just a touch “leafy” which after all this time may be reluctant to dissipate... | 91

Andrew Jefford | Deep, translucent oxblood red, with good color persistence out to the meniscus. Very fine aromatically, too, with grand compositional qualities: chocolate, mountain herbs, caramel, fig, a touch of camphor. It’s certainly mature, but there is no sense of retreat yet, and the spirit remains seamlessly incorporated. This is limpid, full, and fresh on the palate, and has almost hung on to some of its red fruits in contrast to most of its ’66 peers. This is round, grand, complete,authoritative, and seamless, with ample perfumes (wild flowers, anise, crushed figs on a hot stone path), glycerol, and depth. A masterful ’66. There are others with even more concentration, but few have the serenity and limpidity of contour of this effortlessly ample wine. Great drinking, in sum. | 95

Richard Mayson | Good mid-deep color withathin tawny rim; either rather subdued or a bit hollow on the nose, with underlying cherry fruit; ripe, elegant, minty, cherry fruit backed by firm, rather dry tannins leading to a long, vibrant finish. | 90