WINE SPECTATOR
Score : (93 - 96)
There was no 2016 Ex Voto bottled, as the sample lots ended up being blended into the regular bottling. Guigal's 2017 Ermitage Ex Voto looks to be another solid effort, more red fruited than the 2015, with raspberry and cherry fruit accented by hints of licorice and peppery spice. It's full-bodied and expansive but firm, with dusty tannins on the long finish. Joe Czerwinski
JEB DUNNUCK
Score : 97-99
The 2017 Hermitage Ex Voto shows the sunny, sexy side of the vintage yet backs it up with a dense, concentrated style. Ripe black fruits, smoked earth, toasted bread, and exotic spice all define the bouquet, and it’s full-bodied, structured, and powerful on the palate. Like most 2017s, it’s going to have some early accessibility due to the wealth of fruit, yet it’s going to benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age. Jeb Dunnuck