A Cote a Cote release blend of close to equal parts Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, the 2003 Cuvee Cote a Cote is a sexy, voluptuous effort that excels on all accounts. Still youthful, yet with hints of maturity in its ripe blackberry, creme de cassis, saddle leather, licorice and wild herbs-scented (almost garrigue-like) bouquet, this full-bodied, seamless and silky effort has blockbuster concentration, a voluptuous texture and no hard edges. Holding up beautifully over the evening, and improving in the glass, it can be consumed anytime over the coming decade. - Jeb Dunnuck