A leading American wine publication, Wine Enthusiast published it list of the 100 ‘Best Buys’ of 2009 in its latest edition. The Rives-Blanques chardonnay, Cuvée de l’Odyssée was included amongst the top fifty Best Buys of the Year.

The same issue focused on the wines and appellations of the Languedoc, « France’s best wine value region ». The Rives-Blanques Blanquette de Limoux was selected as the « Best Buy » sparkler.