90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "[$45 list] Bright ruby. Spicy, mineral-driven aromas of red berries, spicecake and lavender are alluringly pure and focused. A racy, sweet midweight that offers juicy strawberry and raspberry flavors, with silky tannins adding support. The floral quality echoes through the persistent, spicy, tannin-free finish. This is drinking well right now. (Jan/Feb 2010)"

90 points Robert Parker: "A blend of 80% Grenache and the rest Syrah and Cinsault from 50-year-old vines, the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Olivets is a beautiful sleeper of the vintage. This sexy, full-bodied wine possesses a dark plum/purple color, abundant aromas of pepper, lavender, forest floor, and roast beef, a lush, layered style, and 10-12 years of drinkability. (Oct 2009)"

90 points Wine Spectator: "[$45 list] An elegant, stylish version, with mulled red cherry and red currant fruit hanging gracefully through the tea-, sandalwood- and mineral-infused finish. Nice latent grip checks in at the very end. Drink now through 2019. 1,965 cases made. (11/15/09)"

90 points Rhone Report: "Smooth and polished, the 2007 Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Olivets is primarily (80%) Grenache and shows sweet blackberry and kirsch fruit, toasted bread and spice aromas that carry into a medium bodied, textured palate. The wine displays the freshness of the vintage and shows beautiful precision on the long finish. Drink over the next 10 years. (Aug 2009)"