2010

92 points Decanter"The 2010 Cote-Rotie from Francois Merlin is a beautiful, full-bodied Syrah with intense flavors of black fruit, spice, and earth. It is elegant and well-balanced, with a long, lingering finish. This wine is still in its youth and will...

93 points Wine Enthusiast"Smoke and violet florals add nuance to sweet quince jelly and yellow peach notes on this vibrant, mouthwatering Riesling. It's delicate in frame, but penetrates the palate with rich, juicy fruit and a shower of orange acidity...

96 points Wine & Spirits"A blend of fruit from the lieux-dits Les Bessards, Le Sabot and L’Ermite, this 2019 draws together a picture of the Hermitage hill in all its grandeur and complexity. At its center, it’s bright and juicy,...

90 points Burghound"There is enough reduction present to knock down the nose but there is good freshness and verve to the attractively voluminus flavors that possess a seductive mouth feel before concluding in a dry, clean, linear and very clean finish...

93 points Wine Spectator"Vibrant and balanced, this offers floral and spice hints, delivering flavors of ripe apricot, papaya, candied kumquat, honey and lychee." 91+ points Stephen Tanzer"Bright yellow-gold.  Lemon verbena and lavender aromas mix...