Simon Field | A rare treat indeed, deference repaid by an almost monastic invitation to contemplation; ancient stones and incense, sour honey and mushrooms. A herbal character recalls thyme and maybe cumin; could one be close to the legendary but almost entirely redundant “soloton” descriptor? White pepper, certainly, almost Asiatic... We are not far away. The palate redoubles the medicinal theme, maybe rather too judiciously, though it is difficult but to be enchanted by such things; pain and gain, dandelion and chamomile; vin de contemplation, as we have said. Still young. Stay young. | 90

Andrew Jefford | Mid- to full gold. Surprisingly fruited still— indeed, in some ways almost Rieslingesque, with some apple, grape and lime among the dusty grain and savory repose. Fascinating and intriguing. With time in the glass, it comes to seem a little bit dry and short but still within the style parameters and some might like this style of pungency. Tangy, long but drying a little on the palate. Fans of older wine in general might relish this, because it does have much in the way of aged characters, but honestly here I prefer the more successful younger wines. | 88

Roy Richards | I could be nosing very old Coteaux du Layon or Vouvray. The palate is, however, a bit flat and dull, with little complexity. Made from botrytized grapes? | 86