James Suckling (90)- "A very leafy and earthy wine with cassis, leather and clay notes. Austere on the palate due to firm tannins, refreshing acidity and a medium body. Drink or hold."
James Suckling (92)- "Ripe plums and bramble berries with violets, hints of spice box and moist earth. Medium- to full-bodied. Firm and slightly chewy tannins with ripe berry fruit underneath. Structured and focused with a chalky finish. A blend of 60% merlot and 30% cabernet sauvignon. Drink or hold. "
International Wine Review (92)- "Dark ruby red. Reveals an earthy, toasty oak and dark plum bouquet. Good volume and balance in the mouth with firm acidity and flavors that repeat the bouquet–hint of mushroom complementing plum and other dark red fruit, finishing with very good length. A 60% Merlot based blend with 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc sourced from the 1.0 ha Cjarandon vineyard and aged 2 years in 60% new Allier oak barrels. "
