94 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Opaque ruby. Aromas of boysenberry, blueberry, pipe tobacco, smoky spices and olive. Very rich but surprisingly energetic, offering sweet dark berry compote flavors and exotic floral and tobacco notes. The spiciness returns on the finish, which is sappy, impressively focused and extremely long. This has opened up significantly since bottling and looks very promising." (Jan/Feb 2010) 94 points Wine Spectator: "Shows the zesty loganberry, raspberry and boysenberry fruit of the vintage with added depth and flesh, while black tea, pastis and briar notes fill in on the nicely grippy finish. There’s impressive depth through the finish. Drink now through 2016." (WS Insider 1/27/10) 92-94 points Robert Parker: "Made in a lighter style, but still a full-bodied, powerful wine, the dark purple-hued 2007 Ermitage Le Pavillon reveals aromas of creme de cassis, black truffles, cold steel, and crushed rocks. Dense and tannic, with good acidity, resounding richness, and a substantial finish, it is a top-notch effort that should evolve for three decades." (04/09)
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2009 Xavier Vins "Cuvée Anonyme" Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Pre-Arrival) $49.99
2010 Château Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Pre-Arrival) $79.99
2006 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Pre-Arrival) $69.99
2011 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Pre-Arrival) $39.99
2010 Olivier Hillaire Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Pre-Arrival) $29.99
