91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Bright purple. Black and blue fruits and musky spices on the highly perfumed nose. Deeply pitched black raspberry and mulberry flavors are lifted by tangy acidity and gain spiciness and a violet quality with air. Shows impressive power on the finish, which strongly repeats the spice and floral notes. (Apr 2012)"

90 points Wine Spectator: "Lots of dark and brambly blackberry, lush crushed black raspberry, kirsch and damson plum fruit here, as well as black licorice, dried herb and mineral notes. Shows fine balance and good focus throughout. Drink now through 2016. 60 cases imported. (2/29/12)"

Producer notes: "Our flagship wine is from grapes grown on the most renowned terroir of Morgon; these lie on the slopes of crushed blue granite of the ancient volcano . This land gives the wine an intense underlying structure with brilliant dark fruit notes and long length in the mouth. The wine will continue to develop in the cellar for many years."