Southern Rhône 2001 reds

2001 Côtes-du-Ventoux Cuvée Terrasses Chateau Pesquié 14 Drink by 2005
Bright crimson with a sweet and slightly sweaty nose and hints of Bovril. Big and alcoholic, but too hot. Short. (13%)

2001 Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Domaine Sainte-Anne 15 Drink 2005-2008
Sweet and very scented with lots of tannin. Quite a serious mouthful for the money with lots of promise for the future. (13.5%)

2001 Cairanne Tradition Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Domaine Les Hautes Cances 15.5 Drink 2005-2010
Deep crimson. A great spread of spicy ripe fruit. Sweet, round and dense with real layers of flavour. Quite a hot finish. (14.5%)

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