Lots of blackberry and licorice character follows through to a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a medium finish. Well done. 89-91 points

A touch of damp earth, sweet plum, and black cherry fruit are present in this spicy, earthy, medium-bodied wine. It is up-front and best drunk over the next decade.

Tasted twice with a consistent rating as future. There is no doubt that this is one of the successes of the vintage. Intense, dark and lovely color. The nose shows pure, aromatic, profound and almost perfumed. Tender and silky on the palate, this wine offers precision in its flesh. Caressing, and perfuming, it reveals impossible not to swallow. Delicious and very Margaux. Highly recommended. 88 points