91 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2005

($25; 48% mourvedre, 30% grenache, 16% syrah and 6% counoise) Good bright red; seemed to deepen in color with aeration. Deep, complex aromas of sappy cherry, smoke, game and tree bark, with forest floor and earth tones. Sweet and quite complex in the mouth, with flavors of candied cherry, pepper and spices lifted by an exotic suggestion of orange zest. Slightly dry-edged in a refreshing way, with excellent inner-palate energy and lift. Finishes with very fine, dusty tannins. Reminded me of a Chateauneuf du Pape from limestone soil.

89 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate