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L'Aurore des Côtes

Chiroubles · France

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poultry · pork · mushroom dishes

201592 pts

Produced from 45-year-old vines, this is a fruity ripe wine. It has concentration and some firm tannins as well a generous black-fruit character. The wine's acidity and structure will allow it to age another year, so drink from late 2017.
201489 pts

All juicy fruit, this is a bright, dry wine with delicious acidity that gives freshness. It also has a mineral edge, giving the red berry fruits a firm texture. The wine is ready to drink, although it will be better from 2016.
201390 pts

Black fruits and rich tannins bring out the fruitiness. A strongly mineral character gives structure, while still allowing room for the red cherry and raspberry fruit flavors. It will age, so drink from 2016.
201289 pts

This structured, full and ripe wine shows great cherry fruits, some chewy tannins and a delicious juicy character. It is balanced and with its tannins should age. Drink now and until 2017.