90 points

2018 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Blanc

Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, June 2020

“A barrel-fermented and aged blend of 40% Viognier with 30% each Marsanne and Roussanne, the 2018 Languedoc Tête de Bélier Blanc is smoky on the nose, with scents of grilled stone fruit and pineapple. It's medium to full-bodied, plump and round in the mouth, then boasts hints of citrus pith on the silky, lingering finish.”

90 points

2018 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Blanc

Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, January 2022

“This white is broad and spicy, with accents of clove marking the mango, white peach and pineapple flavors interwoven with details of honey and toast. Savory notes of mineral, white pepper and herb round out the long finish. Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier. Drink now through 2023. 2,500 cases made, 336 cases imported.”

94 points

2018 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Blanc

Jeb Dunnuck, August 2020

“Based on 40% Viognier and 30% each of Marsanne and Roussanne that was fermented and aged in barrel, the 2018 Tete De Belier Blanc offers a rich yet pure and vibrant bouquet of apricots, white flowers, honeysuckle, brioche, and caramelized pineapple. It's beautifully done, medium to full-bodied, has both richness and freshness, and a great finish. It's a brilliant white that reminds me slightly of a Condrieu from the likes of Andre Perret. Drink it over the coming year or three.”

92-94 points

2017 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Blanc

Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, May 2019

“A barrel-fermented wine based mainly on Roussanne, the 2017 Languedoc Saint Drezery Tête de Bélier Blanc looks to be another thrilling example of this bottling. Hints of toast highlight notes of marshmallow, apricot and pineapple on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is creamy and ripe, then brought into crisp focus on the long finish by hints of white pepper and tannin.”

93 points

2017 Puech-Haut Tête de Belier Blanc

Jeb Dunnuck, April 2019

“The 2017 Tête De Belier Blanc is a blend of 40% each of Marsanne and Roussanne, with the balance Grenache Blanc and Viognier. This rocking white boasts rock star notes of white peach, caramelized white currants, white flowers, and brioche, with just a touch of crushed rock-like minerality, Deep, rich, and layered on the palate, with full-bodied richness, it stays fresh, balanced, and elegant.”

91 points

2018 Puech-Haut Prestige Rouge

Jeb Dunnuck, August 2020

“Based on Syrah and Grenache brought up mostly in concrete tanks, the 2018 Languedoc Prestige comes from older vines and limestone soils not far from the Pic Saint Loup appellation in the Languedoc. Incredibly consistent, it sports a deep purple hue as well as a ripe, sexy bouquet of both red and black fruits intermixed with lots of spice, chocolate, and earthy, peppery nuances. Beautifully textured, medium to full-bodied, with a pure, velvety mouthfeel and a great finish, it's going to evolve for a solid 3-5 years, possibly even a decade, although there's no need to delay gratification, as it's beautiful today.”

89 points

2018 Puech-Haut Prestige Rouge

Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, June 2020

“The mainly tank-aged 2018 Languedoc Prestige is a blend of Syrah and Grenache. Possessing more depth and structure than the Argali bottling, it offers scents of cherries and blackberries on the nose, followed by flavors of dark fruit and chocolate and a medium to full-bodied palate lined with silky tannins. There's just enough grip to support 3-4 years of aging.”

88 points

2017 Puech-Haut Prestige Rouge

Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, January 2022

“Meaty undertones mark the dried red berry, white pepper and garrigue elements of this taut red. Shows details of hot stone on the finish. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2024. 22,200 cases made, 6,800 cases imported.”

90 points

2017 Puech-Haut Prestige Rouge

Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, May 2019

“The entry-level red is the 2017 Languedoc Saint Drezery Prestige, a blend of Syrah and Grenache, aged mainly in tank. It's a ripe, soft, fruity wine, powered by plums and accented by gentle cola and spice notes. Drink this lush, medium to full-bodied red over the next several years.”

93 points

2017 Puech-Haut Prestige Rouge

Jeb Dunnuck, April 2019

“Ripe, meaty black cherries, black olives, pepper, and garrigue notes all emerge from the 2017 Prestige, which is a tank-aged blend of 55% Grenache and 45% Syrah sourced from the Saint Drézéry region of the Languedoc. Deep, full-bodied, and downright sexy, it’s loaded with fruit, has sweet tannins, and terrific purity of fruit as well as character. Drink it any time over the coming 7-8 years.”