Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie Quatuor 2016

94 points James Suckling: "An air of restraint and elegance here. Stony minerals, cloaked in ripe, dark berries and black cherries with a punchy, grainy edge to the tannins. Super fresh, vibrant and deeply flavorsome. Drink or hold. (7/9/18)"

93+ points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2016 Côte Rôtie Quatuor comes from slightly younger vines (from the Côte Blonde, Côte Brune, Coteaux de Tupin, and Nève lieux-dits) and was destemmed, vinified in concrete and brought up in 25% new oak. It offers a slightly tighter, mineral-laced style as well as black raspberry fruit, crushed rocks/obvious minerality, pepper, and spring flowers. Rich, vibrant, and elegant, yet with plenty of cut and grip, it needs short-term cellaring and is a serious, age-worthy wine. Drink: 2021-2036. (12/20/18)"

93 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "It's fascinating to see how the 2016 Cote Rotie Quatuor has evolved since last year, with dark, savory elements largely supplanted in prominence by notes of raspberry and cedar. A blend of four estate parcels, it's medium to full-bodied, with a supple, creamy texture and silky tannins on the tart finish. Drink: 2020-2030. (Oct 2018)"

93 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Brilliant violet. Smoke- and mineral-accented aromas of dark berries, cherry and licorice, plus a hint of olive paste in the background. Silky and energetic on the palate, offering intense blackberry, spicecake and violet pastille flavors and a jolt of smoky minerality that enlivens the back half. Shows impressive energy and delineation and finishes silky and quite long, displaying sharp focus, even tannins and lingering florality. Drink: 2024-2033. (Sep 2019)"