John Livingston/drinkrhone.com: “The nose is grilled, has an inset fruit aroma led by prune, a note of damp vegetation, and a welter of depth, some charge from its oaking adding to its imposing scale. The palate springs along with wavy black fruits, licorice, has vigorous tannins lining the path late on. This goes long, has momentum. It is soaked and deep, plays obvious cards rather than discreet ones.” [October 2016]

Jeb Dunnuck/Wine Advocate):”From a cooler, more difficult vintage, the 2014 Hermitage from Colombier is a beauty! Sporting an inky purple color, it offers classic black and blue fruits, crushed rock, graphite and spring flowers with a hint of barrique in its medium-bodied, fresh, elegant, profile. Still young and tight, it needs short-term cellaring and will have 10-15 years of overall longevity. [December 2016]