94-96 points, Chris Kissack: "The second wine is led by 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 37% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. The picking here started on September 20th, and finished on October 20th, as per the grand vin. This is beautifully dark and defined, with fresh black plum cream, black olive and dried currants. The palate has a beautiful composition, fresh and pure, with delicious presence, all black plum, black olive, violets and currants, holding a mirror up to the nose, with a supple and elegant, well balanced poise. Beautiful harmony, composed but fresh, with a great grip, while the ripe finish, loaded with polished, ripe, correct tannins, is long and charming. Overall this is open and fresh, but also textural, balanced, with a fine tannic grip at the end. It is a very serious second wine that is going to provide brilliant drinking." (4/2017)