
89POINTS
16¼/20







Domaine La Garrigue Cuvée Romaine 2001
Côtes du Rhône, Rhone Valley, FranceSweaty game, meaty, spicy, licorice root nose with rubbery notes and warm alcoholic esters. Very big and dry with youthful tannins. Huge peppery, smoky, licorice root, black raspberry jam, meaty flavours with a big alcoholic finish and quite a bit of acidity. Will needs some time smooth out the edges otherwise serve young with rustic dishes.Tasted: 18 February 2004Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $24.95 | 750ml |