2003 Corton Clos du Roi

The dark-colored 2003 Corton Clos du Roi (red) stood out. Its plum, black cherry, asphalt, and cassis aromas lead to a medium-bodied core of suave black fruits. Broad, lush, and intense, it has outstanding depth of fruit, power, and length. Its finish reveals firm underlying tannin as well as a hint of alcoholic warmth. Projected maturity: 2008-2015. Importer: A Peter Vezan Selection, Paris fax #011-33-1-42-55-42-93

Dee p red. Subdued but pure aromas of raspberry, smoke, tar and earth. Sweet, pliant and dense, with a flavor of crushed cherries. There's more mid-palate stuffing here to support the wine's tannins. The chalky minerality brings finesse. A pliant, fine-grained wine with lovely sweetness and a finishing note of licorice.