Le Point 13,5 / 20 byJacques Dupontthe5/16/2013 Boisé imposant, chocolat, torrefié bouche assez souple, un peu legère par rapport à l'apport de bois? O= 2016 G= 8 ans
Wine Spectator 85-88 / 100 byJames Molesworththe4/30/2013 Shows some flashy toast and warm tobacco leaf notes, with a good core of plum sauce. Lacks stuffing on the finish. —J.M.
Wine Advocate 82-85 / 100 byRobert Parkerthe4/26/2013 I adored the 2010 Carlmagnus, but the 2012 seems very high in acidity, underripe, lean and austere. It was hard to get excited about this Fronsac.
Decanter.com 14,5 / 20 the4/22/2013 Oaky, mocha nose and palate - the oak char a little heavy. Fruit in the background but drying finish. Marred by the oak. 14.5/20pts ( 81/100pts)Drink: 2016 - 2020Taster: James Lawther MW
Jean-Marc QUARIN 14,8 / 20 byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/17/2013 Vin fruité et tendre de densité moyenne s'achevant légèrement boisé.