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2001 Barton & Guestier Cotes du Rhone[Southern Rhone]
[Grenache]
Posted by Claritacola on 2004-05-22 12:59:02 [Show TN in Text Format]
Chateau/Producer:Barton & Guestier
Wine Name:Cotes du Rhone
Country:France
State:Gironde
AOC:Cotes-du-Rhone Controlee
Wine Score:92
Notes:My first foray with the CdR. Lovely ruby-red colour with black cherry nose; nice round mouthfeel; expressiveness was clear from the start, but after excessive breathing (4 hours) became a tad muddled. Complex and fun nonetheless. This was a STEAL from my neighborhood market.
Tasting Date:2004-05-21
Varietal:Melange of Grenache, Sirah
Additional Notes:Opened this bottle on a Friday evening in May. Although this one is great from the bottle without breathing, an additional 10 minutes provided a delightful complexity.

Clare's Food Pairing Suggestions:
Terrific paired with grilled T-bone, lamb. Doesn't do very well with Edam, however a Chevre with fresh herbs would suit more appropriately.
Price US$:7.99
Source:Bet-R Store, Baton Rouge, LA

 
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