"This brilliant blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon and 46% Merlot (which was harvested very late) reveals complex aromas of lead pencil shavings, burning embers, black currants, cherries, and blackberries as well as a subtle smoky charcoal component. Medium to full-bodied and spicy with sweet tannin and an opulent, fleshy personality, it is a terrific effort from this great Pessac-Leognan vineyard. Consume it now and over the next 15+ years."
- Wine Advocate, June 2006
"Very deep purple. Ripe, toasty nose. Rather attention-grabbing. Slightly formulaic winemaking and very slightly jammy rather than deeply terroir-driven flavours but very competently made. Neat, refreshing tannins on the finish."
- Jancis Robinson, August 2005
