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Paul Autard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée la Côte Ronde 2003

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The Grand Vin of the Southern Rhone Valley, Châteauneuf is perhaps the quintessential blended wine. With 13 varieties of grapes allowed, 15 if you included both the light and dark skinned varieties of Grenache and Picpoul, each winemaker has the ability to craft a unique and distinct interpretation of the soils and climates of the region. While few producers use all or even most of the 13 varieties, most rely on Grenache to form the heart and soul of their wines. These are rather big and distinctly warm climate wines that are rich with alcohol. The tannins of Grenache are modest, so many of these wines require little aging to be enjoyed; yet many can improve over the course of a decade. Typically one finds rich strawberry and red cherry tones in Châteauneuf with complicating notes of herbs and lavender, frequently referred to as "garrigue". There are frequently notes of game, leather and tar, typical of Syrah and Mourvedre - two other important components of many wines.

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"Beautifully pure blackberry and raspberry fruit is woven with toast, grilled herb and tar flavors, all buttressed with a firm, tannic spine. Concentrated, long, chewy finish opens in the glass to show an elegant side as well. Drink now through 2020...94." WS 7/05


 

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Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 124, January/February 2006 ($50) Deep red. Spicy and energetic on the nose, with vibrant blackberry, cherry and sweet floral aromas. This displays more energy and vivacity than the 2004 version today. Sweet, velvety and round, with lush dark berry, mocha and coffee flavors that build and expand through the finish. A serious wine that should age extremely well. (Represented by Russell Herman/World Wine Source, Berkeley Heights, NJ)


 

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Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator


 

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Rating: (91-94) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 156 on Dec-04


 

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Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 163 on Feb-06


 

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