CRITIC REVIEWS
Jancis Robinson
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc. Amazingly deep ruby. High-toned floral aromas. Lots of OXO and drama but a bit astringent on the need. The finish is very brutal. Lots of ingredients that don’t quite hang together.
Neal Martin
Tasted at Farr Vintners’ vertical from ex-chateau magnum. The 1995 dips just below my expectations. It is very deep in colour. The nose (surprisingly) takes more coaxing than the 1996, with secondary aromas beginning to show through: oyster shell, a touch of undergrowth, a hint of wild mushroom and wet tobacco. The palate is full-bodied with quite a rich, dense mid-palate. For me that oak is imparting a touch of dryness but that is but a minor quibble. Impressive, but somehow maybe lacking a little “soul”. Tasted October 2011.