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2003 Coufran, Haut-Médoc

SKU #1029814 89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

This primarily Merlot-based wine represents an excellent effort from this property. This deep plum/ruby/purple-tinged hussy boasts plenty of jammy black cherry fruit interwoven with notions of smoke, vanilla, and white chocolate. It is a sexy, up-front, fleshy effort with low acidity as well as abundant fruit, glycerin, and texture. Consume it over the next 7-8 years. (4/ 2006)

Wine Spectator

Lots of plum, berry and cherry aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a long finish. Very tight now. Give it time. Best after 2007. (3/ 2006)

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Price: $19.99
RP 89

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By: Steve Greer |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 11/4/2011  | Send Email
This soft, ripe version of Coufran drinks well now. Boasting ripe blackberry, chocolate and spice on the nose and palate, this wine is sweet and rich.

By: Clyde Beffa Jr. |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 8/31/2011  | Send Email
This also has tons of ripe fruit aromas, but they are more blackberry and chocolate. It has a sweet palate impression and is a bit more forward than the 2003 Verdignan. Semi-sweet black currant finish. This wine begs to be drunk over the next five years.

By: Ralph Sands |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 8/31/2011  | Send Email
This has the same profile of deep black/blue fruits as the 2005, but with a hint of black olive. The heat of the 2003 vintages sets it apart and gives the wine much more open, forward middle fruit, texture and opulence. It drinks well now, but is still young. Decant two hours if you want to drink it now.

 By: Elaine Travels |  Review Date: 5/5/2012 
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Excellent wine for the price.

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

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