"Vivid ruby. Energetic aromas of fresh red fruits, candied flowers and smoky minerals and a hint of peppery spices in the background. Juicy, lively and nicely concentrated, offering spicy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that put on weight and become sweeter with aeration. The long, supple finish features fine-grained, firming tannins.- Josh Raynolds"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reds: The Flamboyant 2014s and the Structured 2013s, April 2016), 90 points
"Grown in the cooler northern end of Châteauneuf-du-Pqpe, this wine manages to feel blue-fruited and cool at the same time. The fine rasp of the tannic structure gives it shape and gravitas, a steadfast feel that suggests this will age well over the next five years."
- Wine & Spirits Magazine (February 2017) 90 pts + Year's Best Rhone
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The 'Le Miocène’ is a fantastic showing, this young wine delivers aromas of plum and black raspberries woven together with minerals, pepper, garrique, spices along with a graphite edge. It possesses a lovely, velvety texture and shows a bit more depth and backend ripeness than the ‘Les Origines’. There looks to be an excellent future for the Le Miocène, but patience will be essential. (Best 2018-2025) - J.D."
- International Wine Report (September 2015), 91 pts
"Ripe and velvety in feel, with dark plum sauce, blackberry preserves and warm fig flavors coursing through. Features a loamy edge underneath. Smoldering tobacco, dried lavender and baker's chocolate notes add grip on the finish. Best from 2018 through 2028. 6,000 cases made."
- Wine Spectator (October 2016), 92 pts
"The 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Le Miocène (70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre) is surprisingly ripe and textured, and it’s a 2014 I’d happily buy by the case. Toasted spices, leather, savory red and black fruits, as well as Provençal garrigue all emerge from this medium-bodied, polished, charming effort that’s ideal for drinking over the coming 5-7 years. - Jeb Dunnuck"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue 227, October 28th 2016), 90 pts
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reds: The Flamboyant 2014s and the Structured 2013s, April 2016), 90-92 points
"The base cuvée is the 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Miocène, and it's a terrific wine in the vintage as well. Black raspberries, ground pepper, spice and ample garrigue characteristics emerge from this medium to full-bodied, elegant beauty. It too has plenty of fine tannins, an endearing, elegant style, and a great finish. As normal, the blend is 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, brought up mostly in concrete tanks."
- Jeb Dunnuck (October 2017), 91 pts
