90
DECANTER: "Rich and concentrated nose, dark and seductive, ripe and jammy. Beautiful, beguiling florality, also. Real clarity to the palate, succulent - a lovely soft and mouthwatering acidity, in balance with a stony minerality coming through straight away. There is a touch of austerity, still, with spiced and spiky edges giving a piquance on the tongue. Supreme freshness, the mintiness comes through on the finish which is lifted and long. Iodine salinity and pure graphite - absolutely nothing is hiding. Consultants Tomas Duclos, Valerie Lavigne and Axel Marshal. 100% Merlot for the first year ever, usually has between 4-8% Cabernet Franc."
93-94
JAMES SUCKLING: "Pure merlot with violets, berries and hints of flowers. A medium-bodied wine with fine tannins, showing refinement and length. It moves up on the finish. Compact. Hint of coffee bean."
92-94
THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Plums, cocoa, black cherry, chocolate, flowers and wet earth notes crowd into the perfume. Medium-bodied, soft, vibrant, silky and fresh, the supple-textured, refined finish leaves you with chocolate-coated plums and a touch of espresso bean on the backend. Drink from 2023-2038."
