Wine Advocate 87-89 / 100 byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017 The 2016 Carignan Prima felt just a tad overdone on the nose with cassis and blueberry fruit that need to muster more delineation. The palate is very smooth on the entry, given a sheen by the vanilla new oak that renders this Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux very seductive, but perhaps expresses more of the winemaking than the terroir. Let's see how this performs in barrel.
Vinous 87-90 / 100 byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017 Super-ripe red cherry and plum notes give the 2016 Haut Bertinerie much of its exuberant, racy personality. Forward and succulent, with no hard edges, it will drink well right out of the gate.
Jancis Robinson 15 / 20 byJancis Robinsonthe4/20/2017 Light, sweet oaky nose. Not very refreshing and pretty light.
Jamessuckling.com 92-93 / 100 byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017 Lots of berry and chocolate character here with plums and spices. Medium to full body, round tannins and a generous finish. Complex already.