Rating: 5/5 - As reviewed by Decanter. Intense black purple red colours. Syrah style smokiness coming through on the palate. Big and bold in the mouth. A majestic wine with potential for ageing.

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 11/30/96.

Rating for France-Rhône-Hermitage: 92 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>