Delicious sweet raisin and mulled wine fruit, full of herbs and nutmeg spice. This is a ripe wine, but too heavy, showing some austerity, but no sign of tiring.——R.V.(3/1/2010)—— 91

The wine has little sign of age, but still misses out on weight and definition. It has a soft toffee and sweet character, with soft tannins and a final raisin taste.——R.V.(3/1/2010)—— 86

Bottled in 1998, this is a delicious, immediately approachable LBV. The intensity of sweet, soft fruit is balanced by a dark, dry element that gives it structure. ——R.V.(3/1/2004)—— 87

Bottled in 1996, but just being released to the U.S. market, this is a relatively mature LBV, with aromatic notes of caramel and dried cherries. Flavors are a bit simple and sweet, revolving around dates, figs and cherries, while the mouthfeel is soft and jammy right up until the finish, which picks up a scour of acidity. ——J.C.(12/1/2004)—— 85