91+ points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The 2008 Pinot Noir Terres Basses is my favorite of the vineyard designates. It is a harmonious offering with an inviting perfume of smoke, exotic spices, floral notes, and dark fruit aromas. Nicely proportioned on the palate, it displays excellent concentration and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. It will deliver prime drinking from 2013 to 2023. (Oct 2011)"

91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Bright ruby-red. Cherry-vanilla and cola on the nose, with a spicy element increasing with aeration. Deeply pitched, nicely concentrated dark fruit flavors are complemented by notes of black cardamom and clove. Dusty tannins build on the impressively long, gently chewy, sweet finish. I'd let this rest for another couple of years. (Jul/Aug 2011)"

90 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(14.2%). A reserved, indeed almost circumspect nose speaks of plum, anise and dark berry liqueurs that introduce rich, supple and very generous flavors that enjoy good dry extract levels that impart a sappy and textured character to the chewy, dusty and solidly persistent finish. This isn’t as robust as the Emery or as refined as the Kiana but this is certainly attractive in its own right. Drink: 2014+. (Oct 2011)"

Producer notes: "Terres Basses means the low lands, and comprises our lowest vineyard blocks ranging in elevation from 310' to 380' on very gentle south facing slopes. Although this is still a very youthful wine, the aromatic profile (once it’s seen a bit of air) is anything but simple. Aromas evolve from wood spice, cedar, coffee and vanilla into Christmas spices, doug fir, cassis and a touch of citrus. The palate promises many years of deepening texture and complexity yet already offers rich black fruits, structured tannins and well-integrated acidity. The finish suggests blue fruit, rose petals and pepper. Age this wine for 10+ years and pair with Coq au Vin or Duck Confit."