2003 Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf du Pape 1x750ml

Robert Parker 92

The 2003 vintage was the first vintage ever where they started harvest in August, and this sweltering hot year yielded erratic, yet sometimes brilliant wines. The 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape is a full-on success and has lots of sweet kirsch, roasted herbs, licorice and Provencal garrigue as well as full-bodied richness, impressive concentration, and sweet tannin (tannin ripeness was the true difficulty in the vintage). It’s fully mature, and I see no need to hold off, but it will keep for a few years and decline gradually. [28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2006-2018

Vinous 93

Medium red color. Intensely perfumed nose offers potent aromas of minerally red berries, plum, kirsch and flowers; this could pass for a ripe-year Burgundy. Then silky, suave and fine in the mouth, with pure red berry and cherry flavors accented by subtle garrigue and a hint of candied licorice. Finishes with lush, sweet tannins and lovely persistence. [Josh Raynolds, 01/01/2006]