Wine Spectator - 94 points Ripe and jazzy, with a vivid range of blackberry, pepper, nutmeg and cream flavors that power seamlessly through the long, dramatic finish.  In the end, this shows some welcome transparency and elegance, and the finish sails on for a long time.  Drink now through 2018.

Wine Advocate - 94 points Raises the bar to an even higher level. It is a selection of the most complex and age-worthy barrels in the cellar according to James Frey. Although lighter in color than its siblings, it offers considerably more aromatic complexity with its aromas of pain grille, smoke, floral notes, Asian spices, incense, and amalgam of red and black fruits. Satin-textured, graceful, yet remarkably concentrated, its precision and balance should allow it to age for 6-8 years if not longer. It is one of the stars of a great vintage.