JamesSuckling.com: 93 points

“Blackberry, bark, mushroom and orange-peel aromas follow through to a medium body with firm, tight tannins that run the length of the wine, coupled with citrusy acidity and a vivid finish. Very well done. Drink after 2024.” – James Suckling

Review date: February 2022

Decanter: 90 points

“Such a perfumed nose, really quite heady and seductive, lots of dried flowers, chocolate and black plum aromas. Intense on the palate, this has clear power and backbone. The tannins are fine but plump and this has depth but also precision. I love the Cabernet aspects coming through, the strictness and spice but then the expansiveness on the palate. Nicely fresh, touching on seering but there's clarity and detail on show too. One to watch! 14%. 50% down on yields from frost and massive selection. 50% Merlot, 50% Cab Franc. Antoine 5th generation winemaker. Stephane Derenoncourt. 5ha, average 45 years old vines, half Merlot half Cab Franc. First vintage 2014. Only clay terroir, deep for Merlot with veins of blue clay. Clay but lighter for Cab Franc. Part of malo in oak barrels. 30% new oak, 30% one year and the rest in two year old barrels. First time in 2021 we bought some 500l barrels. Drinking Window: 2024 – 2034.” – Georgina Hindle

Review date: March 2022