Rating: 4/5 - As reviewed by Decanter. Muted nose, chocolatey, black cherries, plums. Rich, full bodied, concentrated, earthy tannins, powerful, a big solid wine that should age well. Drink 2009-20.

Rating: 88-91 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on May-02.

Revue des Vins de France (*-*****) - *****

Rating for France-Bordeaux-Saint-Estèphe: 88 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>