The superb aromatics of the 2003 Clos de la Roche burst with intense dark cherries and flowers. Awesomely supple and suave, this hugely generous effort slathers the palate with lush, satiny layers of red as well as black cherries. Medium to full-bodied, it also displays a long, fruit-filled finish. Surprisingly fresh and well-balanced for a 2003, it should be drunk between 2008 and 2017. - Pierre Rovani

The 2003 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a ripe and sensual bouquet with black cherries, and orange essence, touches of fig coming through with time. The palate is dominated by the ripe and fleshy tannins, boysenberry and cranberry fruit, white pepper and spice towards the heady finish. There is ample freshness on the close on what feels like a very good effort considering the heat of that summer. -- Neal Martin