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Domaine Stephane Ogier,
Drink now,
After a 2003 which was touched by the scorching vintage, this is a triumphant 2004. Stphane feels that it has the fruit of 2000 and the structure of 2001; praise indeed but thoroughly deserved. With exposure to new oak only in the first year of maturation and only 30% at that, the wine is classically balanced with notes of tapenade and blackberry harmoniously integrated and an assertive fracheur on the palate.
Vieux Telegraphe,
Ready, but will keep,
A typically powerful and persuasive wine from Daniel Brunier; the wine is like the man, deeply passionate and extremely eloquent. The hot microclimate of Le Crau yields wines which are often reserved in youth, and this is no exception. Behind the demure exterior is a savoury feast that will take years to yield its full potential.
Paul Avril et Fils,
Ready, but will keep,
Vincent Avril, whose 2003 was arguably the wine of the vintage, seems to have produced an even better 2004! With yields even lower, down to 21 hl/ha, but a more traditional growing period, the wine already has more shape and definition, its 65% Grenache providing a firm foundation of rich fruit, built upon by 20% of savoury Mourvedre, 10% Syrah and a 5% mixed bag. A compelling and harmonious wine to underline this Domaines's superb reputation.
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