This is a big and smoky wine that’s very concentrated. It shows both the power and the structure of the vintage, as well as balances fresh, fragrant fruit. Dry tannins and the dusty texture are finely integrated into a wine that layers wood, intense acidity and great long-term potential.
— R.V.
(5/1/2013)
94–96. Barrel sample. A very fine, concentrated wine. Full of solid black fruits and tannins, it's seriously powerful, driven by its great fruits and intense mineral texture. For long-term aging.
— R.V.
(4/9/2013)
93-95 Barrel sample. A small property on one of the best sites in Saint-Emilion, newly released under its own name. It is powerful, dense compact, with dark tannins, an impressive richness. It is full, firm and solid.
— R.V.
(12/31/2009)
93-95 Great structured wine, with violet aromas, a lovely texture. There is a powerful center surrounded by darkly structured black fruits.
— R.V.
(6/25/2011)
A wine that shows structure, richness and warmth. It has such ripe black fruits with generous tannins, concentrated texture and acidity. It is melding into a floral, spicy, opulent whole.
— R.V.
(2/1/2012)
Very intense wine, packed with dark tannins, solid and powerful. It is leavened with great perfumes, while the overall effect is dark, brooding and concentrated.
— R.V.
(4/1/2011)
92-94. Barrel sample. A powerful wine, with dark fruits and structured tannins. Impressively rich, it is dense and black in character.
— R.V.
(5/11/2012)
91-93 Barrel sample. Dark and tannic, very smoky. Perfumed fruits go with oak and a complex structure. The Cabernet tannins are rounded out by juicy Merlot. The alcohol shows in a touch of pepper.
— R.V.
(8/9/2010)