WINE =======: 1983 Rene Clusel Cote-Rotie
AOC         : Cote-Rotie
Tasting Date: 2004-12-19
Varietal    : 95% Syrah, 5% Voignier
Score       : 87
Country     : France
State       : Rhone
Region      : Veremay-Ampuis

Notes
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The color is a nice, dark bricky red, tending toward
watermelon at the edges. The nose has a meduim strength,
nicely rich, with scents of currants and leather, with
distinct hints of rubber. The finish is long. At first
taste, the acid is more noticeable than anything else, but
as the flavor progresses, the tannins come through. They're
well-balanced overall, but it's interesting (and not exactly
in a good way) how they each take precedence in turn.
Flavors of black currant with just a touch of raspberry.
This wine may be a bit past its prime, but I found it quite
enjoyable.
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