93-95 With its dark concentration of flavors, this is hugely dense, very ripe and juicy. There is a fruit salad of rich berries here, powerful, finished with some tough, dry tannins.
— R.V.
(6/25/2011)
92-94 Barrel sample. Smooth, soft, this wine has dry tannins that are well integrated into the solid, dark fruit. A powerful wine, but one that hides its power well.
— R.V.
(6/20/2006)
Very juicy, smoky, smooth and velvety. It has great acidity as well as sweet fruit. An opulent, open wine, yet with a great final structure; big and sweet.
— R.V.
(4/1/2012)
92-94. Barrel sample. A solid, chunky wine that feels powerful and dense. Its tannins overlay the ripe fruit, and the finish has a juicy character.
— R.V.
(5/11/2012)
91–93 This has solid, modern, polished fruit that is taking on new-wood flavors. But that fruit is rich enough to power through the wood and give freshness and ripeness when mature.
— R.V.
(6/1/2005)
91-93 Barrel sample. Rich and spicy wine, with dark tannins, very black fruits and a solid structure. At the same, very approachable, rich and juicy.
— R.V.
(8/9/2010)
91–93. Barrel sample. A ripe and fruity wine, this exhibits an well-structured balance of acidity and sweet tannins. It has weight, richness, and a fine fruitiness.
— R.V.
(4/9/2013)
A rich, sweet wine, showing the great improvements to this chateau in recent vintages. It boasts ripe black currants, a firm, solid structure and offers great aging potential. This is now a château to follow.
— R.V.
(3/1/2009)