2001 Domaine Paul Autard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée la Côte Ronde
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Most of the structure, tannin, and backwardness appears to have found its way into the top cuvee, the 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape La Cote Ronde. A deep ruby color is followed by aromas of spicy new oak, herbes de Provence, earth, pepper, and kirsch liqueur. Pinot Noir-like in the mouth, with moderate tannin in the finish, it will be at its finest between 2005-2013. Represented by Russell Herman, Berkeley Heights, NJ; tel. (908) 771-9082, various American importers.
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Dark red. Slightly medicinal aromas of bitter cherry, cherry pit, licorice and spicy oak. Concentrated and sweet, with very firm flavors of briary red berries. Firmly tannic and rather backward today, with a slight youthful toughness that will require several years of bottle aging. Much less accessible today than the regular bottling.
Saturated red-ruby. Grapey, more oaky aromas of roasted dark berries and maple syrup. Supple but focused and bright, with dark berry and bitter chocolate flavors and a whiff of mint. Offers strong potential.