Tag Archives: 2003

Red Wine: Cornas Arenes Sauvages, 2003, Rhone, France.

88 Points – $15

Cornas is 100% syrah made from old vines on property in the northern Rhone Valley. It undergoes a long maceration and is fermented 18 months in oak. It is black in color with aromas of raspberries, fruit and oak. Smooth and well rounded mouth of fruit and cassis with a supple long peppery finish. Truely a good Cornas.  Would be great with meat or stronger cheeses.

 

Red Wine

Year: 2003

Name: Cornas Arenes Sauvages

Grape: Syrah

Region:  Rhone, France

Maker: Cave de Tain L’Hermitage

Price: $65

Alcohol: 14%

 

Red Wine: Haut Medoc, 2003, France.

90 Points – $45

Dark Ruby color with a blackberry and leather nose. Tasting of fruit, cherry and blackberry with a long peppery finish. 90 point. A Bourdeau wine from the higher (haut) area of Medoc. Bourdeau wines are a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes with the occasional addition of malbec or other minor regional grapes.

Year: 2003

Grape: Red Blend; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Region: France

Maker: Chateau Bernadotte

Price Range: 45 Dollars

Alcohol: 13 %