92 Robert Parker
2008: This sexy, beautiful wine has the same potency (14% alcohol) as the 2010, which is surprising given the difference in alcohol strengths in these two vintages. Soft, round and opulent, this sexy 2008 reveals lots of white chocolate, espresso roast, Christmas fruitcake, black currant and cherry characteristics in its flamboyant bouquet. Round, medium to full-bodied and lush, it can be enjoyed now and over the next decade. This is a sleeper of the vintage.
17 Rene Gabriel
Sattes, dunkles Rubin mit lila Schimmer. Intensives Bouquet, rotes Cassis, Wildkirschen, Kokos und rote Grütze, darin eine Erdbeerrhabarbernote zeigend. Samtener Gaumen, feiner Stoff, toller Fruchtdruck, die Tannine sind bereits leicht angerundet. Eine wahre Fruchtbombe - wie immer warten (2016 - 2028)
91 Wine Spectator
A dark, toasty style, with lush espresso, melted fig and currant paste notes that glide over ample but velvety tannins. Polished and modern, with nice depth on the finish. Best from 2013 through 2018. 5,833 cases made. –JM
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