Domaine de la Rectorie Collioure 'Coume Pascole' 2000

Domaine de la Rectorie Collioure 'Coume Pascole' 2000: A dark, inky hue. At first the nose is dominated by toffee oak, a great shame as there is clearly a good wine smothered beneath. With time - a day or so - the fruit comes to the fore, showing blackberry, black olive and violet notes. There is a lovely wine here. On the palate it shows good balance, once that oak has subsided a little, with plentiful fruit character, firm tannins and correct acidity. There is lovely quality here, and no doubt some cellar time will be rewarded. Needs four to six years. 16+/20 (6/12/04)