94 James Suckling
This is firm and structured with blueberry and hazelnut character. Full body, with fine tannins and a juicy finish. So long and pretty. Wonderful texture. Better after 2017.
93 Wine Spectator
This is ripe, with a lovely beam of cassis and blackberry well-harnessed by seamless acidity. The rounded, enticing finish has a dash of toasty vanilla that's well-embedded. Score range: 90-93 –JM<br/> <br/>.
17 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Barockes Bouquet, schwarze Pflaumenhaut, Tabak, Trüffelnoten, Lakritze, sanft trocken im Ansatz. Fleischiger Gaumen, zeigt verlangende Adstringenz, versprechendes Potential. Also hat er gute Chancen noch zuzulegen. warten (2018 - 2036)
90 Robert Parker
This is always the most St.-Julien-like of the Pauillacs (although occasionally Pichon-Lalande possesses a suave, St.-Julian character and less power than many Pauillacs). The dark ruby/purple-hued 2010 reveals sweet aromas of red and black currants, cedar and spicy background oak. It is an attractive, elegant, mid-weight wine with polished tannins as well as a restrained style. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.
This is firm and structured with blueberry and hazelnut character. Full body, with fine tannins and a juicy finish. So long and pretty. Wonderful texture. Better after 2017.