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Robert Parker - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"Another blockbuster is the 2010 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Rasteau Cuvee Marc. Composed of 50% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre and 25% Syrah, this is a fabulous value from an increasingly promising appellation. A sumptuous bouquet of kirsch, licorice, chocolate fudge, blackberries and graphite emerges from this full-bodied, powerful, concentrated, intense Rasteau. It should drink well for a decade or longer." (10/12)
93 Jeb Dunnuck - The Rhone Report
"Every bit as impressive as the ‘09 and beautifully pure and fresh, the inky purple colored 2010 Domaine les Grands Bois Côtes du Rhône Villages Rasteau Cuvée Marc, also a blend of 50% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre and 25% Syrah that was aged for 11 months in demi-muids, delivers a brilliant bouquet of black cherries, raspberry liqueur, graphite, licorice, candied flowers, and spice cabinet. While there is no shortage of fruit and intensity, it stays light and elegantly put together, with a full-bodied, concentrated feel, juicy acidity, and a sappy, grippy texture and tannin quality that carries through the finish. This should benefit from 1-2 years of bottle age and have a decade or more of prime drinking." (03/12)