The 2014 Reserve de Comtesse de Lalande has a very fresh and vibrant bouquet with lovely cedar-infused black fruit that sings of Pauillac-ness (apologies for the made-up word!). The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, crisp and elegant with a keen line of acidity. This feels quite linear at the moment and perhaps the finish could have dealt more complexity commensurate with the aromatics. Yet there is bundles of freshness infused into this Deuxième Vin and there is a palpable salinity on the aftertaste. - Neal Martin

Medium to deep garnet-brick in color, the 2014 Pichon Comtesse Reserve features scents of Morello cherries and baked plums with an undercurrent of cassis, mint tea, and fallen leaves. The medium-bodied palate is bright and cheery, with great tension and fine tannins, finishing with a real skip in its step. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown

The 2014 Reserve de la Comtesse has a more evolved bouquet with red berry fruit, dried blood and mocha scents, a touch of wild mint emerging with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with softer tannins than its peers, suggesting it is fully mature. It has a lovely smooth, slightly feral finish that will appeal to many, but it lacks a bit of mineralité and precision. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting. -- Neal Martin