"The grapes for this new project were sourced from 60- to 80-year-old vines whose already low yields were reduced an additional 70% by the weather conditions of the vintage. A glass-coating opaque purple, remarkably deep for a wine of this price made from Garnacha, the wine offers a nose of brooding black cherry and blueberry. Concentrated, ripe, and balanced on the palate, this flavorful, lengthy effort will drink well over the next four years. It is an outstanding value."

89 points - Jay Miller, Wine Advocate issue #183, June 2009

The nose features plum and bright red fruits with a hint of roasted meats, earth, pepper and exotic spices. The palate has some wonderful delicate fruit with blackberry joining the party. A touch of dried herbs adds a savoury edge with fine, lifted tannins providing a long finish.

"The 2008 Valpolicella Classico Superiore is a beautiful wine that bursts from the glass with exuberant dark fruit, cloves and chocolate. This shows none of the hard edges, herbaceousness or dilution that is typical of so many Valpolicellas in this price range."

89 points - Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate issue #190, Aug 2010

"Intense, saturated and well balanced, with touches of motor oil, earth and herbs on the nose. The palate is flush and mouthfilling, with proper tannic bite, fine acidity and stylish flavors of blackberry and raspberry."

90 points/Best Buy - Wine Enthusiast, Jan 2009 (2007 vintage)

"Textbook Carmenere: This blends notes of red bell pepper and herbs with flavors of cherries and chocolate in a juicy, friendly sweetness. The finish is refreshing and crisp. Ideal with cassoulet."

90 points - Wine & Spirits Magazine, Oct 2009

"The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon offers violets, spice box, and blackcurrant in its expressive nose. Supple, smooth-textured, and easy-going, this nicely balanced wine will provide pleasure over the next five years."

89 points - Jay Miller, Wine Advocate issue #182, April 2009

"The 2007 Cotes du Rhone has finally been released, and Guigal has made his finest Cotes du Rhone to date, all from purchased juice. He and his son told me they go through thousands of samples in order to come up with this cuvee, which is based on 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, and 10% Mourvedre, all aged in tank. A deep ruby/purple wine with lots of cassis, kirsch, pepper, and even an intriguing floral note, the wine is medium to full-bodied , silky smooth, and a truly delicious, hedonistic and intellectually satisfying wine that is a remarkable bargain. It should drink well for 2-4 years, as these wines can actually last."

90 points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate issue #191, Oct 2010

"Rich, ripe, spicy, chocolate and blackberry nose. Blackberry fruit on the palate. Sweet and spicy with some bitter chocolate. A little jammy but quite long with a savoury note."

Silver Medal - International Wine Challenge 2010

"Castell del Remei's red entry, the 2008 Gotim Bru, is a blend of 35% Tempranillo, 32% Garnacha, with the balance 3 other varieties that spent 10 months in French and American oak. Medium purple-colored, it gives up a fragrant perfume of Asian spices, violets, cedar, black cherry, and blackberry. Ripe, flavorful, and long on the palate, it delivers remarkable complexity for its humble price. It is an outstanding value. Drink it over the next 6 years."

90 points - Jay Miller, Wine Advocate issue #188, Jun 2010

"Dark, with a core of plum, melted fig and iron covered by dark cocoa and espresso. A flash of minerality peeks in on the long, rich finish."

90 points/Smart Buy - Wine Spectator, Oct 2009