“... one of the top four to five wines in the vintage ... has striking floral, white pepper, stem, game and liquid rock-like aromas and flavors. Seeing 100% whole cluster fermentation, this wild, perfumed and full-bodied rock star has brilliant mid-palate depth, ultra-fine tannin and blockbuster length on the finish. It tastes like the essence of Cote Rotie, and will evolve for 20-25 years or more.​”

“​... the bouquet brims up well, an ample depth of mulberry fruit, some hay, rubbed stones, an oily essence. The palate has a spark of clarity, starts on running dark fruits with real go-go, carries a gras richness of measured depth. Its tannins are quite forceful, and finish it with vigour ....”