“Juicy but focused, with racy red and black cherry fruit laced with hints of iron, mesquite and spice. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan.” – 87 points, Wine Spectator, 200787

"Forward, featuring a dusty frame to the lavender, black cherry and spice notes, with a lightly firm finish. Drink now.“ – 86 points, Wine Spectator, 200786

“Very solid,with a juicy core of blackberry and plum woven with cocoa and pastis hints. Smoky, spicy finish has nice length. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Mourvedre and Counoise. Drink now through 2010." – 90 points, Wine Spectator, 2006 vintage90

“Offers a nice elegant style, with a sandalwood note weaving through the red cherry and currant fruit, backed by mineral and garrigue hints on the finish.” – 88points, Wine Spectator88