Graves. Mid healthy crimson. Full, ripe - almost rudely ripe - fruit. Extremely sweet and lively with some new plantings in the late 1980s coming on stream now. Notable acidity and a bit of tealeaf character but not quite as winning as I have found it in some other vintages. Drink 2010-14. 15.5/20 points. Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com
Blackberry, spice and light tobacco. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a chewy finish. Good fruit. 85-88 points. James Suckling, WineSpectator.com
