The 2004 Cotes du Rhone reveals a character similar to the 2005

This is excellent and should also age effortlessly for a decade plus

The very supple

The wood also appears on the palate of the larger-scaled flavors that are not quite as concentrated before terminating in a compact

While distinctly different from the Santa Cruz Mountain releases

Berthaut-Gerbet, Fixin Crais other_regions The 2004 Cotes du RhoneAll but invisible wood sets off the very ripe nose of spiced plum and black raspberry along with hints of violet, earth and anise. The slightly bigger and richer medium bodied flavors possess a seductive mouthfeel before concluding in a palate coating and lightly mineral inflected finish that is better balanced.