92 points Robert Parker: "[$50 list] Revealing the lightest ruby color, the 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Sablons offers an exquisitely fragrant, ethereal nose of licorice, kirsch, sandy, loamy soil and spice box. The remarkable perfume and expansive texture are amazing given its surprisingly light ruby color, but that’s Grenache at its finest. Because of the forwardness of the vintage, I suspect this wine will drink well during its first decade of life. (Oct 2011)"

92 points Rhone Report: "The lightest colored of the lineup and beautifully perfumed and complex, the 2009 Chapelle St. Theodoric Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Sablons is about as silky and elegant as Grenache gets. Coming from three different parcels of sandy soils and aged in neutral barrels, it delivers a sweet array of kirsch liqueur, toasted spice, garrigue, flowers, and dusty mineral like qualities on the nose. This is followed by a medium to full-bodied, seamless wine that has no hard edges, a light, elegant texture, and a lengthy finish that has you looking for another glass. This might not have the depth or length of the other two releases, but it.s oh so drinkable and just straight up delicious. Drink this while you give the other two releases cellar time. (Jun 2012)"

91 points Wine Spectator: "Rich and mouthfilling, with a saturated core of blackberry, blueberry cobbler and cherry compote, all stitched with hints of plum eau de vie and red licorice. The finish is polished and creamy. A new project from Baptiste Grangeon of Domaine de Cristia. Drink now through 2021. (2/29/12)"