2003 E. Guigal "Brune et Blonde" C̫te-R̫tie concentrated wine with an emphasis

concentrated wine with an emphasis on elegance and symmetry as opposed to power and flamboyance

The palate has lovely control and flow

the wine is modern

as a great vintage would be

Wild violets and black fruit nose

2003 E. Guigal "Brune et Blonde" C̫te-R̫tie concentrated wine with an emphasisMuch more ripe, textured and decadent, the 2003 Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde is loaded with notions of cassis, plum sauce, licorice and exotic, gamy qualities that flow nicely to a full bodied, concentrated wine that has sweet tannin, excellent mid palate depth and a terrific finish. Drinking at maturity, it should nevertheless continue to evolve gracefully through 2023. (JD)