WINE =======: 2001 Barton & Guestier Cotes du Rhone
AOC         : Cotes-du-Rhone Controlee
Tasting Date: 2004-05-21
Varietal    : Melange of Grenache, Sirah
Score       : 92
Country     : France
State       : Gironde

Notes
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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.

Additional Notes
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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.
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