"A wine that continues to improve with age. Shows loads of ripe plum, almost prune, with hints of vanilla and mineral. Full, chewy and tight."
- Wine Spectator, November 2007
"A dense ruby/purple hue is accompanied by reticent, restrained aromatics suggesting earth, herbs and subtle fruit. The wine hits the palate with a brutal, tannic overlay, but behind that are impressive levels of black and red fruits. As is the case with many 1995s, the wine's structural components still dominate, which makes one wonder if these cuvees will ever shed enough tannin to be charming and enjoyable to drink. Certainly depth, weight and richness are all present, but the tannins remain elevated and somewhat foreboding."
- Wine Advocate, August 2011
"Classic dry claret nose. Very dry finish. Remarkably youthtful crimson with a pale rim. In the glass it opened out to real richness but it definitely needs decanting to show its best. A very solid concentrated wine that mellowed in the glass but still has quite a life ahead."
- Jancis Robinson, December 2014
"Classic ripe Pauillac with a bit of spicy evolution. Still with a bit of tannin and freshness. Lots of fun for claret lovers now."
- Jancis Robinson, June 2019
