Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 102, May/June 2002 Full red-ruby. Aromas of redcurrant, plum, raspberry, mocha and nuts, plus a suggestion of oatmeal. Dense and concentrated, with considerably more primary fruit character and freshness than the other two '98 Marcassin pinots. Finishes very long and ripely tannic.

Rating: 98/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 142

Rating: (91-93) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 126 on Jan-00

Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Rating for United States-California: 89 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>

dark fruits, hawthorn flakes on the palate, quite subtle despite the alcohol of 14.9%, hint of black tea leaves, like the bouquet but the palate does not dance

very burgundy like. has links to the musigny heritage.