Robert Parker : 94

"Appears to be tremendous, certainly one of the great Vieux Donjons produced. Its dense, murky black/purple color is followed by a gorgeous nose of creosote, licorice, black cherries, blackberries, pepper, incense, smoked herbs and roasted meat. With exquisite concentration, copious tannin and considerable delineation as well as structure, this massive, promising Chateauneuf will require patience." - Wine Advocate