CRITIC REVIEWS
Julia Harding MW
This had one of the highest alcohol levels of all the wines in this tasting, if the other labels were telling the truth. Tasted blind. Opaque garnet with a touch of brick at the rim. Lightly smoky. On the palate, lots of dried fruit and a little bit leathery, deep and firmly textured but harmony in power. Mouth-watering finish and great length. A touch of heat at the very end. (JH)
Jane Anson
Tannins are still tightly packed, concentrated liqourice, spiced cinnamon, black cherry, raspberries, olive tapendade and black chocolate, this remains broad-shouldered and confident at 12 years old, at the very beginning of its drinking window but with years ahead of it. Two years before it was named Premier Grand Cru Classé A, and a time at the property when the wines were going from strength to strength. Harvest September 28th to October 21st. I have tasted this several times over the past few years, and it never fails to impress.