96 A bright crimson purple, with an immediately heady bouquet. The roses have become peonies. The fruit is pretty striking on the palate, the question is where the ripeness lands in the spread between optimum and maximum. Fine long aftertaste. Drink from 2028-2040. Tasted: September 2024. - Jasper Morris
93-96 3 barrels made, with 50% whole bunches. Very dense and dark colour, the power rather hiding the fruit at the moment. How is the balance? Black fruit much more than red, lower acidity than some. Maybe needs more time. The fruit spreads out very well at the back though, so I think this may become very good. Carel has confidence and I like previous vintages, but will score conservatively for now. Tasted: October 2021 - Jasper Morris