"Juicy and forward, with dark berry, licorice, plum cake and toast notes. Has nice racy minerality, with another wave of raspberry on the finish. Drink now through 2012. 89 points" Wine Spectator

"Open-knit for the vintage, with juicy briar, raspberry and black cherry flavors, backed by a slightly tangy mineral note on the finish. Drink now through 2010. 89 points" Wine Spectator

"The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape is deep ruby/purple incolor, opulent, full-bodied, and rich, with notes of smoke, blackberry, cassis, garrigue, and pepper as well as chocolate. It is deep, full-bodied, with sweet tannin, moderate acidity, and superb precision and overall balance. Accessible for a 2005, it can be drunk during its first 10-12 years of life. 92 points" Robert Parker