"Shows the roasted, slightly burly edge of the vintage, but the grilled chestnut, dark bittersweet cocoa, maduro tobacco, licorice root and black currant paste notes are still defined and distinctive, delivering iron and roasted apple wood notes that pound through the long, tannic finish. A gloriously old-school style. No Réserve des Célestins in 2003. Drink now through 2025."
92-94 Josh Raynolds - Vinous Media
"Bright ruby. Deep, strongly spiced black raspberry and cherry aromas are complicated by anise, garrigue and incense. Lively red berry and bitter cherry on the palate, with fine-grained tannins adding support. More energetic than most 2003s, showing superb finishing clarity and persistence. There's no way I've have guessed this came from a hot vintage."
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"Bright ruby. Deep, strongly spiced black raspberry and cherry aromas are complicated by anise, garrigue and incense. Lively red berry and bitter cherry on the palate, with fine-grained tannins adding support. More energetic than most 2003s, showing superb finishing clarity and persistence. There's no way I've have guessed this came from a hot vintage."
