Les Cailloux (André Brunel) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire 2016

98-100 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "When one comes across a wine like this in a blind tasting, it's human nature to second-guess the initial reaction. Yet every time I went back to the wine that turned out to be the Brunels' 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Centenaire, I came away astounded by its complexity and balance. Yes, it's full-bodied, but it's also light on its feet, a lithe vinous gymnast, wiry and strong yet graceful and loaded with nuance. The soaring aromas and flavors range from raspberries and cherries through to roses, black tea, thyme and lavender in this incredible wine. I suspect it will rival the legendary 1990 and 1998 versions. (Aug 2018)"

96 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Shimmering magenta. Intensely perfumed red fruit, floral and spice qualities on the expressive nose, which takes on a lively mineral element as the wine opens up. Shows outstanding energy and sharp delineation to the sweet raspberry and cherry preserve, candied lavender, spicecake and cola flavors, which are supported by a spine of juicy acidity. Finishes extremely long and smooth, with fine-grained tannins lending shape to repeating red fruit and floral notes. There's something Burgundian, albeit ripe-year Burgundy, happening here that's extremely attractive. Raised in 70% concrete tanks and 30% demi-muids. (Dec 2019)"

96 points Wine Spectator: "[$230 list] A seductive style, with supple-edged sandalwood, rooibos tea, mulled raspberry and plum notes all melded together atop a very silky but persistent structure. Sneakily long, with a latent tarry echo and whiff of garrigue on the finish. Grenache and Mourvèdre. Best from 2020 through 2040. 250 cases made, 60 cases imported. (2/29/20)"