Jeb Dunnuck (97 Points): Describes the wine as "all finesse and elegance" with notes of cassis, graphite, and spicy wood. He calls it an "utterly classic" Pauillac that should be "snatched up by readers".

James Suckling (96 Points): Notes its "very Pauillac" character with dark chocolate, blackcurrant, and walnut husk. He praises its firm, intense tannins and fresh, complex profile.

Jane Anson (96 Points): Highlights its "rakish side," noting it is unusually ripe and exuberant while maintaining its essential Pauillac character.