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Côtes-du-Rhône Red
2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006
Vintage 2003 "The 2003 (primarily Roussanne and Viognier) possesses good body as well as abundant fruit, texture, and fat. The 2003 Cotes du Rhone red may be the finest example of this cuvee yet produced. While the blend varies from year to year, it generally includes approximately 50% Syrah, 30-40% Grenache, and the rest Mourvedre. Tasting the deep ruby/purple-colored 2003 from several huge tanks revealed it is loaded with fruit and body. This supple, exotic effort should be a knock-out when released early next year." - (88-90) - The Wine Advocate by Robert M. Parker Jr - 12/04
E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone 2003 ($10) From the well-known producer, this has wonderful red fruit aromas and flavors with moderate tannins, tobacco and vanilla notes and a good smooth finish.
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Consumption  To drink/to keep
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Soil type
Varied soil, sediment, limestone, granite.
Pebbles and Alluvia.
Grape variety
55% Syrah,
35% Grenache,
10% Mourvèdre and others
Average age of vines
35 years.
Winemaking
Traditional winemakeing methods, temperature controlled fermentation. Long soaking on the skins.
Maturation
1 ½ years in oak foudres.
Average yield
41 Hl /hectare.
Average annual production
About 3,000,000 bottles.
Tasting
* Eye : Deep and dark red. Shiny.
* Nose : Fresh fruits with red berries and spices.
* Palate : Full, round and racy. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic wine.
* Overall : Full with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.
Serving temperature
16°C to 18°C.
Ageing potential
8 years.
Food and wine matching
cold meats, meat, game bird and cheese
Winemakers tip
This classic wine offers top quality year in year out.
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