92 International Wine Report

The 2020 Rive de Malva Saint-Joseph delivers aromas of black raspberries and bramble fruit, which is woven together with spices, pepper, wet stones, lavendar and hints of licorice. On the palate this with nicely balanced with medium body that is wrapped in a silky tannins which continues to impress all the way through the racy finish. A lovely wine to approach now, but should become even more compelling after some short-term cellaring.

92 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

A very good introduction to this appellation. Quite a complex nose of black pepper, smoke and blackberry with a hint of leather. The palate is medium-bodied but focused and energetic, the gentle tannin already well integrated, the finish long and clean. Drink or hold.

92 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

This has a ripe berry-soaked character with toasted cedar, cocoa powder and cigar box. Firm and chewy with a full body and polished tannins. Juicy and dark-fruited backbone with notes of bitter spices and crushed stones to close. Try after 2024.

92 Wine Spectator

Expressive, with cherry paste, mulberry preserves and plum compote, this delivers a zesty, bramble-edged feel through the licorice-accented finish. Approachable, but with solid grip underneath, so there's no rush. Drink now through 2035. 250 cases made.

94 winescritic.com

"Intriguing and at times spicy alternating notes of red prunes with hints of coriander, mixed citrus fruits and quinine. Full bodied, concentrated and harmonic in the sip with a horizontal closure yet decidedly vibrant and juicy. Better from 2023."

91 Huon Hooke - The Real Review

Very deep, dark, red/purple colour. The bouquet is quite oaky, licoricey and very ripe, with almost desiccated fruit character and a peppery note. This is mirrored on the palate, which is coarse-grained and earthy, chewy, big and slightly clunky. It has undoubted concentration but no great pretence to elegance. 10 Jun 2020

92 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"A juicy and open Brunello with lovely purity of fruit. Medium-bodied with aromas of plums, sour cherries, chocolate orange and cardamom spice. Silky tannins and a rounded, tasty finish. Drink or hold."

91 winescritic.com

"Raspberries, currants, cherries, wild strawberries, white musk and green mandarin peel. Medium bodied, biting tannins and a finale of optimum workmanship, graceful and luminous. Drink now."

93 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Aromas of blueberry and blackberry with spearmint, as well as stone, following through to a medium to full body with polished, refined tannins and pretty fruit at the finish. Try after 2022, when it will have opened a little.

92-93 Jonathan Choukroun - Vert de Vin

The nose is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandise and power. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and small notes of blueberry associated with a touch of wild strawberry as well as slight hints of flowers, vanilla, liquorice and very discreet hints of spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, elegant, precise, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandise, tension as well as a small creaminess. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cassis, blackberry, juicy raspberry and small notes of blueberry associated with small touches of liquorice, toast, vanilla and slight hints of coffee

92 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

The 2018 du Paradis has come together nicely in élevage. Punchy red berry fruit, crushed flowers, spice and mint give the 2018 its effusive personality. Fresh, vibrant and delineated, this charming, mid-weight Saint-Émilion has plenty to offer. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.

91 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

This is perfumed with note of jasmine and acacia as well as cloves, white pepper and an attractive tropical backbone. Vivid and crunchy on the palate with a medium to full body and a thick, oily texture. Long finish. Drink now. Screw cap.

93 Wine Spectator

"A juicy red informed by enticing black cherry, blackberry, violet, graphite and spice aromas and flavors. This has a vibrant structure underlying everything, with tannins showing solid grip on the finish. Exhibits fine potential. Drink now through 2030. 520 cases made, 100 cases imported. - BS"