91 Wine Enthusiast

This deep and earthy blend hits on the nose with aromas of spiced cherry compote, dark cocoa powder, coffee and flowers, while the palate brings massive tannin structure and flavors of black plum, coffee, mint and cinnamon. Great value is an understatement here for a wine with this aging potential. Best from 2030 on.

92 Wine Enthusiast

"An excellent intro to this famed Western Australian Cab style, this vintage is, compared to the previous two, on the richer, denser side. Supple dark berry fruit with salt-flecked herbs, seaweed savoriness and a dark chocolate underbelly are woven with powdery, chiseled tannins and tangy blackcurrant acidity. Drink now with plenty of protein or age for several more years." — Christina Pickard

92 Vinous Media - Vinous

"The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Filius opens with a burst of red currant and fruit pastille aromas, accented by touches of herb garden and red licorice. This wine shows surprising density, particularly in the tannins, which are serious and well matched to significant fruit power and length. A Filius for the cellar." -Angus Hughson

93 Wine Enthusiast

In its modern form, this estate is the creation of the late Philippe Raoux who populated the property with massive modern art installations. This wine is a fine testament to the proprietor, ripe, structured and dense. It is set for long-term aging. Drink from 2027.

94 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

A deep and rich red with blackberries, cedar and some milk chocolate, ash and tar. Medium- to full-bodied with a linear sense and a racy, minerally finish with ash and basalt undertones. Drink now.

97+ Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Between the Pajana and the Ciabot Mentin, I have a preference for the latter. The Domenico Clerico 2021 Barolo Ginestra Ciabot Mentin comes from the higher part of the slope (with vines planted in 1978) and offers an extremely precise and finely stitched bouquet that incorporates elements of cassis, wild berry, herb, blue flower and crushed stone. The mineral signature is a little more pronounced in this wine, and it leans into iron ore and rusty nail. Like the Pajana, the tannins are quite firm, and the wine will need more time in bottle to integrate. This is a release of 5,500 bottles and 150 magnums.

93 Wine Spectator

Backed by singed anise and black tea accents, this bursts with mulberry and cherry notes. Offers a frankly toasty frame, but the fruit wins out easily. This will provide very tasty drinking in the near future. Drink now through 2029. 3,300 cases made.

85 Cellar Tracker

Based on 6 notes and 5 scores from 6 users on Cellartracker.com as of 6/05/15.

96 Wine Spectator

This brims with succulent blackberry, boysenberry and mulberry fruit flavors that are coiled with energy, while singed mesquite, blood orange zest, black tea and dried anise accents add fuel on the lengthy finish. Rock solid. Best from 2026 through 2038. 1,000 cases made.