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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Drink 2004-2010, Robert Parker, Feb 2004

The 2001 Cotes du Rhone Rubis is an outstanding offering. Aged in equal parts tank, neutral wood foudres, and used barrels, this blend of 95% Grenache and 5% Syrah was made completely from destemmed fruit. This deep ruby/purple-colored 2001 offers up a sweet perfume of blackberries, scorched earth, licorice, and beef blood. Rich and chewy, it is a delicious Cotes du Rhone to drink over the next 5-6 years. Importer: a Patrick Lesec Selection, various American importers, including Stacole Fine Wines, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 998-0039, Classic Wines, Boston, MA; tel. (617) 469-5799; Fine Vines LLC, Maywood, IL; tel. (708) 343-5901; Associated Wine Distributors, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-8048; and Vintage ’59 Imports, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-9218

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Robert Parker

89
88-90/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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88 - 90 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88-90/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Medium ruby. Liqueur-like aromas of redcurrant, spice cake and smoky oak. Sweet, fat and expressive, with a layered texture and an intriguing mineral aspect. Finishes with sweet tannins and very good persistence. A potentially excellent Cotes du Rhone based on 80% grenache.

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Patrick Lesec
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Product details

Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz, Grenache/ Garnacha , Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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