Number 41 of Wine Spectator's 2003 Top 100 Wines! This wine is a fine, deep, dark-red color in the glass. On the nose it is spicy, with soft, ripe fruit aromas. On the palate there are is round tannins, complexity and power. A rich, full-bodied, smooth wine, with touches of ripe plums, stone fruit and soft fruit. This is a rich wine, with all in harmony and balance. Cellaring: Can be laid down for approximately 15 years. Suggestions for serving: Red meat, game birds and cheese A blend of 50% O...

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 112, January/February 2004 ($40) Deep red. Roasted raspberry, strawberry, pepper, spices and exotic dried herbs on the nose. Suave and lively in the mouth, with red fruit and garrigue flavors framed by ripe acidity. Spicy and perfumed in the mouth, with enticing but restrained sweetness. Finishes very fresh and persistent, with fine-grained tannins. Delicious already.

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 151

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 151 on Feb-04

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 08/31/03

Rating for France-Rhône-Châteauneuf-du-Pape: 96 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>

great w turkey!