2003 E. Guigal "Brune et Blonde" C̫te-R̫tie which shouldn‰۪t be a shock

which shouldn‰۪t be a shock to anyone who follows the estate

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

Intensely flavored

Freshly cut flowers

2003 E. Guigal "Brune et Blonde" C̫te-R̫tie which shouldn‰۪t be a shockMuch 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)