Tasting note

Slightly more fresh and focused, as well as structured, the 2011 Cotes de Tablas is a blend of 49% Grenache, 28% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre and 8% Counoise. Very fragrant on the nose, with red and black fruits, underbrush, crushed stone-like minerality and assorted floral nuances, it hits the palate with a medium-bodied, fleshy texture that hides a firm undercurrent of tannin and acid. Give bottles another year or so in the cellar and enjoy over the following 4-5 years or more. Drink 2015-2020. Score - 90+. (Jeb Dunnuck, erobertparker.com, Aug. 2013)

Côtes de Tablas shows a spicy nose of crushed rock, licorice and black cherry, with sweet spices like nutmeg and cinnamon coming out with air. The mouth is nicely vibrant with flavors of fig and cherry, leather, balsamic and mineral, with chalky Grenache tannins coming out on the lingering, spicy finish. Drink now and for the next decade. 90 Wine Advocate