Blackberries, mushrooms and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied with a very compact palate that shows creamy and refined tannins that are strong and driven. Some tar and wet earth at the end. Needs three or four years to come together.

Youthful, plush and opulent, boasting concentrated aromas of ripe black berry fruit, violet lift and fresh cedar oak spice. The well-structured palate supports fleshy black and red currant fruit enlivened by vibrant acidity, peppery spice and inky, grippy tannins. A very approachable, tasty, harmonious claret for mid-term enjoyment. (TG)

A warm vintage during harvest, and this is showing a rich plum colour, with a satin texture that speaks to alcohols that are higher than usual in this part of the Médoc peninsula. Great quality though, and the Petit Verdot is put to good use in terms of giving lift, spice, focus, depth, and good balance to the exuberance of the year. Appealing expansion through the mid palate, this is a great wine to look out for drinking over the next 10 to 15 years. Marjolaine Defrance cellar master, Hubet de Boüard consultant. 35% new oak.