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Score: 91-93 | January 10, 2024 | Burghound

Firm reduction and oak toast are all that can be discerned at present. More interesting are the sleek, vibrant and moderately refined middleweight flavors that also flash plenty of minerality on the tautly muscular, linear and firmly austere finale. This is very good but the word Cistercian comes to mind so patience advised.

Score: 91-93 | January 10, 2024 | Burghound

This too is elegant, airy and cool with its array of essence of red berries, spice and more obvious floral nuances. There is a bit more volume and concentration to the equally refined and intensely stony medium weight flavors that conclude in a sneaky long, moderately austere and attractively complex finale. Excellent.

Score: 91-93 | January 10, 2024 | Burghound

Like the Les Cras, this too is firmly reduced and revealing nothing on the nose at present. The racy and more refined, if slightly less concentrated, medium-bodied flavors also brim with minerality on the balanced, long and less overtly austere finale though there is a trace. Lovely.

Score: 91-94 | January 10, 2024 | Burghound

More evident wood influence is present on the beautifully layered aromas of red and dark cherry, forest floor, spice and pretty floral nuances. The rich, moderately concentrated and palate soaking medium-bodied flavors display focused power on the firm, serious and built-to-age finale. This is excellent and well-worth a look provided you intend to cellar it for at least 5 or so years first.

Score: 91 | December 27, 2023 | James Suckling

Notes of cassis, cherries, bark and cigar box. It’s medium-bodied with creamy tannins. Spiced and vivid at the center with a rich core of creamy cherries and chocolate in the finish. Drink or hold.

Score: 91 | December 27, 2023 | James Suckling

Aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, red licorice and nut shell. Textured and chalky with grainy tannins. Medium to full body. Dry and a little chewy at the end. Drink or hold.

Score: 92 | December 27, 2023 | James Suckling

Ripe dark berries, chocolate, toasted spices, sweet tobacco and undergrowth. Full-bodied, firm and structured with polished and even texture and chalky tannins. Spiced and creamy finish. Attractive now, but better after 2025.

Score: 92 | December 27, 2023 | James Suckling

Notes of plums and blackberries with hints of sweet tobacco, spices and cedar. Full-bodied, with velvety, grainy tannins and a smooth, supple mid-palate. Ripe and dark-fruited with a lingering finish. Better after 2025.

Score: 92 | December 27, 2023 | James Suckling

Refined nose with currants, wild berries, herbs, bark and cloves. Full body with grainy tannins. Powdery texture with a supple core of cherries and a compact, chewy finish. Try after 2025.

Score: 92 | December 27, 2023 | James Suckling

Currants, forest berries, dried herbs, bark and tar on the nose. Full-bodied with sinewy tannins. A rich array of creamy cherries and blackberries at the center with sweet spices and some chocolate. Round and creamy finish with a firmer touch. Better after 2025.