A fine Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre with spice, cherry, plum, and perhaps a touch of cola. Not as deep or complex as the L'Aventure cabernet and the Estate Cuvee which are simply superb. 92 points now; I think it'll drink better in a year or two. Had this at Ceiba in DC with Max, Laura, and Laura's parents Bob and Betty--great to have a chance to meet them finally, on the occasion of the March to restore Sanity (Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert), Oct 30.
Parker liked it better than me, as well as the other bottlings: 95 points from him. Perhaps I mis-remember and underestimate it--this was the second bottle opened and the food was pretty heavy. We'll see how it develops. Parker:
The blockbuster 2007 Cote a Cote (40% Grenache, 40% Mourvedre, and 20% Syrah) boasts a dense purple color as well as a provocative bouquet of jammy black cherries, coffee beans, smoked meats, lavender, and spice. Dense and opulent with a voluptuous texture, tremendous concentration, a layered finish, and abundant tannin (all well-concealed by the cascade of fruit and glycerin), this beauty should be drunk over the next 10+ years.
IWC: 94 points, very high for Tanzer: ($85; 40% each of mourvedre and grenache and 20% syrah) Opaque ruby. Potent dark berry and cherry scents are complicated by notes of licorice, smoked meat, violet and fruitcake. Lush, spicy and energetic, offering sweet dark fruit flavors and a refreshing hint of bitter cherry. Seamless and alluringly sweet, with strong finishing lift and outstanding clarity. You could easily enjoy this sexy wine right now.
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