This is rock-solid, with lots of crushed raspberry, kirsch, juniper and smoked apple wood notes, backed by a broad, plush, spice-and anise-filled finish. Nicely rounded and integrated for the vintage. Drink now through 2021. - Wine Spectator

The 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape is certainly a strong effort for the vintage. Classic notes of kirsch, plum, spice box, cedar, and garrigue are accompanied by deep fruit, an attractive dark ruby/plum color, and surprising body as well as depth for a 2008. It should drink well young, and evolve for up to a decade. - Wine Advocate