"... sehr schöne, warme, fleischige, klare und saubere Frucht, spontan gefällig, vollreif, auch schön frisch, schöne blumige Akzente, gewisse Süße am Gaumen, sehr charmant, sexy und saftig, Marzipan, schönes Finale." (08/2025)
95-96 Punkte
"... sehr schöne, klare, saubere Frucht, viel Cassis und Kirsche, schöne Frische, sexy, Charme, gewisse Süße, Mandeln, Marzipan, sehr gute Tannine, etwas Marzipan, sehr gute Tannine, schöne Blumigkeit im langen Finale." (07/2025)
Decanter: 95 Punkte
"Subtle aromatics of red-berry fruit and cedarwood spice lift from the glass, offering an inviting entry. Bold and medium-to full-bodied, the palate is layered with concentrated black cherry, blackberry, and spiced black currants, complemented by toasty vanilla-laced cedarwood and toasted fennel. The finish is lengthy and spice-driven, showcasing depth, structure, and a well-integrated balance of fruit and oak—a powerful yet refined expression. Aged 21 months in 95% new French oak. Grapes were sourced from the western bench of the Rutherford AVA from BV Ranches No. 1 and No. 2, originally planted by Georges de Latour in the early 1900s. The sites are well-draining alluvial soils." (02/2025)
Jane Anson: 94 Punkte
"Medium intensity ruby red, this is concentrated, nuanced, with ripe blackberry and damson hedgerow fruits, liqourice root and cocoa bean, touch of espresso and crayon, highlights the ripeness and confidence of Napa Cabernet, great stuff. Nate Weis winemaker. 95% new oak for ageing" (07/2025)
The Drinks Business: 97 Punkte
"Delicate and soft despite the sheer intensity, density and mid-palate concentration. Black liquorice, soft sweet spices and oodles of macerated berries, with a little cassis and Kirsch. Pure, refined, rich and glossy – and exceptionally long on the finish." - Colin Hay (09/2025)
