Wine Advocate #197 - Oct 2011
Score : 89
There are 3.5 million bottles of the 2009 Cotes du Rhone red, which represents an amazing value. A blend of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre, it comes primarily from the Plan de Dieu (Plain of God), which is situated northeast of Chateauneuf du Pape. This tank-aged, deep ruby/purple-colored, concentrated, fleshy, medium to full-bodied, supple offering reveals plenty of pepper, kirsch and black currant fruit intermixed with a notion of flowers. It is meant to be consumed during its first 2-3 years of life although I have tasted 10-year-old bottles that are still holding together. Drink: 2011 - 2014. Robert Parker.
Wine Advocate #191 - Oct 2010
Score : (88-90)
The 2009, which won't be released until all 3.5 million bottles have been sold, looks to be nearly as good, with pretty much the same character, as the Guigals look to blend for similarity rather than vintage differences with this particular cuvee. Robert Parker.