Essi Avellan: Very deep, almost ruby color. Strong spiciness on the nose, with primary red-fruit dominance. Raspberry and dark cherry. The phenolics kick in toward the end, shortening the finish. Wide, mouth-filling palate, with opulent fruit of a rather one-dimensional kind. | 86

Simon Field: Rich and uncompromising, red fruits and hints of garrigue and forest floor, peat, and even incense; nectarines and mirabelle plum, soft sweetness and a delicate backdrop of cinnamon and sweet, seductive fruit. | 90

Tom Stevenson: Deep clairet-rosé color, with fruit that lacks energy on palate. | 74