Very well regarded by both critics and wine enthusiasts, 17.5 JR Drink until 2040!!!
Critic tasting note: (2001 vintage) “Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, some spices, exotic notes, detailed nose, minerals. Scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, spices, juicy, nuanced, layered, elegant, playful, long. Superb.” – Christer Byklum
6/18/2025 – Keith Levenberg Likes this wine:96 Points
This was superb. Glad to see many other recent notes in agreement because there was a time when people were saying this took a nosedive. Nope. It’s in a glorious state of near-maturity with effusive aromatics that smell like a leather factory, commensurately developed fruit while still having that sweet, saucy pop from the grenache, and a glossy texture from the fruit and mostly resolved structure.
5/7/2025 – GBFan Likes this wine:95 Points
My last bottle of many. Glorious. In great shape, and drinking beautifully now. Given the original price, this was a tremendous bargain.
