90-95 Wine Enthusiast

Opening nosings detect concentrated, litchi nut, deep-roasted grain scents; aroma turns baked, buttery, oaky and almost brandy-like with aeration. Palate entry is integrated, sweet, and slightly peppery; at midpalate there s a sweet oak/vanilla rush that backs off prior to the finish, leaving behind taste traces of spirity heat, vanilla extract, cake frosting, butter cream and resin. Evokes thoughts of Cognac, in particular, from the Borderies district. Best Buy.

94 Tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute)

Amber color. Aromas of chocolate-drizzled caramels, autumn leaves, cherry granola, fine furniture, and corn fritters with a velvety, bright, medium-to-full body and a smooth, captivating, medium-long salted hazelnuts, caramel tart, whipped cream, tobacco, and spice cookies finish. A sultry, oaky Bourbon for the connoisseur.