A spicy wine, with green tannins, a tight texture and a tart, stalky character. The wine seems too lean.——R.V.(9/1/2010)—— 84

Like the estate’s Cuvee Carolle, this has a note of volatility and sur-maturite, but it’s also bigger, richer and more extracted, with lots of ripe tannins but also thick purple fruit that comes through on the finish. Try in 2010. 40% Syrah, 40% Cab Sauvignon, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Grenache.——J.C.(7/1/2008)—— 90