Moderately aromatic, some yeast and richness but mostly steely and fresh; palate is light, fresh, lime, steely, just a hint of the richness, apples and pears; medium finish. Lovely champagne. 90

Slow ox 4 hours. Aromatic, oily, a tad buttery, plenty of minerality; palate is full bodied, lovely complexity, more freshness than richness but plenty of both; medium-plus finish. Lovely, and this was impressive tonight. 93+

Highly aromatic on pulling the cork, orange blossom, fresh aromatics; palate is medium bodied, superb balance of richness and lightness, not the most complex but has some spice and botrytis; medium-plus finish. Really nice, and an excellent match with many dishes on the table tonight with its freshness. Ready to drink now, but it will likely be better in 5-10 years after even a bit more sweetness drops out. 91-92

Wonderfully aromatic nose with spice, mellowed black currant, baking spice, clove; palate is full bodied, lovely balanced medium acidity and medium alcohol, blend of mature black fruit; medium-plus finish. 92-93

This is a lovely wine. Highly aromatic with stewed tomatoes, soy, cassis, lovely savory; palate is full bodied, low-medium alcohol, red fruit, bell pepper; medium finish. Just a lovely, lovely mature Margaux with great enjoyable aromatics, ready now and great with food. 92

Moderately aromatic, Black fruit, a bit of pepper, a bit of musk; palate is medium bodied, light tannin, balanced alcohol, nicely high acid, surprisingly; short-medium finish. 90

Really lovely nose with black pepper, white pepper, musk, black fruit; palate is medium bodied, medium acidity, medium palate, black fruit, nose more complex than palate, fresh medium acidity; medium to short-medium finish. Nose was exceptional, with the palate good but falling a bit shorter than the nose promised. Still a lovely wine. 92