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"A solid Côtes-du-Rhône, fruit-driven yet well-structured and serious. It has notes of red berries, wild herbs, wafers and some baking spices. Medium- to full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. A silky core of berries blends with a solid frame of tannins on the palate. Creamy, chocolatey finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."

 - James Suckling (May 3rd 2024), 91 pts

"Semi-opaque. Aromas of violets, purple plum and dark berries. Firm on the palate with notes of dark berries, licorice and lots of savory notes with a hint of bacon, finishing dry with firm tannins. - Don WINKLER"

- International Wine Review (Kysela Père et Fils Importer: 30 Years Importing High Quality, High Value Wines ; July 26th 2024), 91 pts

"Ripe red and black fruits, peppery herbs, lavender, and a hint of leather all emerge from the 2022 Côtes du Rhône, a charming, medium-bodied, balanced, delicious red with tons of character."

- Jeb Dunnuck (Importer Highlight: Fran Kysela ; July 2024), 88 pts

"A juicy red-fruited wine, this has interesting edges of green olive and clove. The silky texture and crisp acidity help the palate glide between ripe fruits, savory and mineral elements. Delicious. - Anna-Christina Cabrales"

 - Wine Enthusiast (October 2023), 92 pts

"The bright blackberry fruit makes quite a bold statement, but the tannins behind it are a bit sappy and the generous body doesn’t quite balance them. Slightly tart acidity at the finish. Drink now."

- James Suckling (February 2022), 89 pts

"The medium to full-bodied 2019 Cotes du Rhone Grand Veneur seems to favor Syrah in its notes of black olives and licorice, but also shows plenty of fleshy black cherry fruit. It's actually a tank-matured blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Cinsault. Concentrated but supple, it's round and expansive in the mouth, finishing with a subtle dusting of ripe tannins and hints of mocha.- Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (September 2020), 89 pts

"The 2019 Côtes Du Rhône Grand Veneur would be a solid house red, offering lots of classy Southern Rhône fruit and peppery garrigue in a medium-bodied, mouthfilling, delicious style. I’d happily drink it."
- Jeb Dunnuck (October 2020), 88 pts

"Tasted as a representative tank sample, the 2018 Cotes du Rhone Réserve Grand Veneur looks to be a solid effort. Subtle garrigue notes accent black cherries in this medium to full-bodied wine that's round and supple on the palate and finishes silky and long. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #245, October 2019), 88-90 pts

"Ripe black cherries, peppery garrigue, and earthy notes all emerge from the 2017 Côtes Du Rhône Réserve Grand Veneur (70% Grenache and 30% Syrah). Medium-bodied, with a pure, polished, elegant texture and fine tannins, this is another high-quality wine from this fabulous domaine. Looking for a terrific house red? Give this a try."
- Jeb Dunnuck (August 16th 2019), 89 pts

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"A blend of 60% Grenache, 35% Syrah, and the rest Cinsault, the 2016 Côtes du Rhône Reserve sports a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of garrigue, pepper, and loads of red and black fruits. Medium-bodied, nicely textured, and undeniably delicious, it shows the quality of this great vintage. Drink it over the coming 4-5 years."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 2019), 91 pts

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"Luscious red-cherry and dried-strawberry flavors are nuanced by a hint of leather and garrigue in this fruity, Grenache-dominant blend. It's full bodied and approachably plump, anchored by crisp acidity and a fresh, moderately long finish."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine (September 2018), 89 pts

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"The 2016 Cotes du Rhone Reserve Grand Veneur looks to be very good. Tasted as a tank sample, it seems tight and constrained, corseted by acidity into tight-fitting bright cherry flavors. It should relax somewhat over the next few months, allowing the fruit and garrigue notes to properly blossom on the palate. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #233, October 2017), 87-89 pts

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"The 2016 Cotes du Rhone Reserve Grand Veneur features aromas of thyme and bay leaf, plus plenty of boisterous black cherry fruit. It's intense and concentrated for a basic Côtes du Rhône, with some dusty tannins that leave their mark on the long finish. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue #238, August 31st 2018), 88 pts

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"The 2016 Cotes du Rhone Reserve Grand Veneur looks to be very good. Tasted as a tank sample, it seems tight and constrained, corseted by acidity into tight-fitting bright cherry flavors. It should relax somewhat over the next few months, allowing the fruit and garrigue notes to properly blossom on the palate. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue #233, October 31st 2017), 87-89 pts

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"The 2015 Cotes du Rhone Reserve is a fruity, forward and juicy effort that has lots of classic Southern Rhone meatiness, peppery herbs, lavender and red and black fruits in its charming, medium-bodied personality. It has excellent purity, is balanced, elegant and best drunk over the coming couple of years. - Jeb Dunnuck"

- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue #227, October 28th 2016), 87 pts

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"The 2014 Côtes du Rhône Reserve (60% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 5% Cinsault) doesn't see a hint of oak and is all the better for it. Loads of licorice, back olive tapenade, pepper, grilled herbs, kirsch liqueur and black raspberry notes are all present in this expressive, medium-bodied, elegant, slightly lighter than usual, but still flavorful, tasty Côtes du Rhône. Drink it over the next 1-2 years."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (March 2016), 88 pts - Excellent Wine Values for Under $25

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"Deep ruby. Dark berries, cherry and a hint of licorice on the nose. Blackberry and bitter cherry flavors are enlivened by a peppery nuance and show a slight jamminess. Supple, seamless and warm on the finish, which is given shape by gentle, even tannins. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (June 2016), 88 pts

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"This wine is superripe and fruit-forward, loaded with black cherry and plum fruit. It might even be a bit warm on the palate, but ends on a supple, silky note. Drink now–2020."
- Wine Enthusiast (May 2016), 87 pts

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"Plum and blackberry fruit is lined with singed vanilla and dried anise notes. The gentle finish has subtle length. Drink now. 12,000 cases made. –JM"

- Wine Spectator (October 15th 2015), 87 pts

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"One of my favorite Côtes du Rhônes that always delivers plenty of character, the 2013 Côtes du Rhône Reserve makes the most of the vintage with its upfront berry fruit, spice and floral aromatic, medium-bodied palate and juicy, yet integrated acidity. A blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Cinsault that's raised all in stainless steel, it's not built for the long haul, but will dish out plenty of pleasure over the coming 3-4 years. - Jeb Dunnuck"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue 215, October 2014), 87 pts

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