Everything is here in this great wine. The solid fruit flavors are of black berries and dried raisins, and there is a rich, powerful structure. Above all, it is finely balanced. It shows that a wine can be powerful without being high alcohol.
— R.V.
(6/1/2008)
94-96 Barrel sample. Solid wine, it hides its richness beneath a smooth surface. The tannins feel powerful, but are hard to detect. The wine offers final power.
— R.V.
(8/9/2010)
Impressively weighty wine, with a fine combination of tannins, full fruit and a solid, chunky core. The wine is rich, but it also has a sweet acidity. Powerful ageworthy wine, never losing sight of elegance.
— R.V.
(2/1/2012)
It is the power that is so evident in this wine - a full, up-front expression of Merlot at its most powerful. It is somewhat closed up at this stage, but it is going to continue its development as an enormous wine which still manages to keep its power under firm control.
— R.V.
(6/1/2003)
93–95 One of the properties owned by the Moueix family in Pomerol, this is rich, intense, dark and very firm. The fruit is certainly ripe, but it is also very dry.
— R.V.
(6/1/2005)
93-95 Beautifully balanced wine, with the fruit well integrated into the sweet tannins. There is a dark, smoky character underneath.
— R.V.
(6/25/2011)
This is a wine that is all tannin at this young stage. It is firmly dry and structured with a tight, dark texture. It has the concentrated fruit to sustain this initial severity, but will need many more years to show its power.
— R.V.
(5/1/2013)
93–95. Barrel sample. This is a big and complex, juicy Merlot with blackberry fruits and a mineral edge. Concentration on the palate highlights both spice and a dense texture. Bitter chocolate notes show through on the finish.
— R.V.
(4/9/2013)