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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
The 2003 Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde is probably the finest cuvee
of regular Cote Rotie that Guigal has produced since 1999 or 1991.
Stunningly rich, it offers a beautiful, sweet nose of cassis, mocha,
espresso, bacon fat, black olives, and underbrush. Some smoked meat
notes also make an appearance in this rich, lush, opulent wine.
This is a beauty.
Drink '06 - '16. |
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Wine Spectator
Still tight, but this has a solid core of muscular fig paste,
currant, tobacco, black olive and iron notes, followed by a long,
well-structured finish. Shows the heat of the vintage, but isn't
roasted.
Best from '08 through '15.
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