The French Guide Hachette also rates this a 2-star Vin Remarquable, saying:
Smelling this, you can tell it's made from beautifully ripe grapes, enhanced by just the right amount of oak. The luscious bouquet is echoed on the palate with silky tannins that support a solid, dense, and sappy structure. The sixteen-month aging in barrels didn't overwhelm the fruit, but rather strengthened the structure of this persistent and promising wine.
A gorgeously mature red Graves from a truly great vintage and superb small producer for an absolute song. What more could we ask?
How about we make it both the lowest price in the world AND the only price in the world now AND the lowest price it has ever been?!
Is this THE best Bordeaux buy we’ve ever seen?