89
points
Domaine Castel Oualou 2005 Rosé (Lirac)
Tons of berries here, very clean and pure in nature, which might be this wine’s only shortcoming—is it too clean and pristine? Offers fresh, mouthwatering berry fruit and a long finish. Ideal picnic juice.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
87
points
Domaine Castel Oualou 2005 Red (Lirac)
Has a beautifully nuanced bouquet of raspberries and briary spice, but doesn’t quite follow through on the palate with the richness and intensity seen in the region’s best wines. It’s still very good, albeit in a slightly lightweight style.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)