James Suckling (95)

Sweet, aromatic spices signal this supple, complex red, which is very elegant overall. Underneath the oak, cherry, plum, iron and menthol flavors are allied to a broad profile. This is solidly built and lingers with savory, spice and mineral elements.

Falstaff (100)

Bright, rich ruby. Fragrant, deep nose of graphite, dried rose petal, plus cardamom and ripe cranberries, reverberating with dark cherries, a hint of dried tomatoes and leather. Shows on the palate extremely exciting, with polished, magnificent tannin, tight-knit; in addition to a firm drive, comes again and again, endless finish, royal class!