89-91 Barrel sample. A big wine, with intense dark tannins and great concentration. This is a wine of power, somewhat rough around the edges. To finish, great juiciness.
— R.V.
(8/9/2010)
Darkly tannic wine, packed with dryness. The result is firm at this stage, always likely to be full of tannins, but there is delicious fruit under this dryness.
— R.V.
(2/1/2012)
88-90 Barrel sample. A wine in tension. The fruit is tight, for a Pomerol surprisingly taut. It comes with a waft of blackberry fruits which add freshness.
— R.V.
(12/31/2009)
88-90. Barrel sample. There is some warmth here, with the tannins providing a firm base for the crisp fruit. This wine shows some richness as well as intense acidity.
— R.V.
(5/11/2012)
88–90. Barrel sample. This warm, gentle wine is lush with spice, fruit and soft tannins. Attractive acidity and touches of chocolate and licorice add complexity.
— R.V.
(4/9/2013)
A serious wine, which still offers rich, powerful fruits. The aromas are of herbs and red fruits, the tannins are dense, with berry flavors, and the final effect is of great pure fruit.
— R.V.
(6/1/2003)