90 Jay Miller - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2005 Metier Red, a blend of 50% Grenache 25% Mourvedre, and 25% Syrah, all from the Ciel du Cheval Vineyard. Dark ruby-colored, it has a lovely perfume of smoke, cherry, damp earth, garrigue, and blueberry. Sweet, supple, and ripe, the flavors have excellent depth, the wine is well balanced, and the finish pure and fruit-filled. Drink this approachable effort over the next 6-8 years."

"A blend of 50% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 25% Mourvedre, this offers strawberry/leaf flavors that glide softly into more concentrated, deep fruit flavors of cherry and plum. This is an elegant wine, graceful and fine, with intriguing length and a smooth finish. The tannins are a pleasing mix of light herb and moist earth, and there is a finishing kiss of chocolate wafer." -90 Points - Wine Enthusiast