Domaine Peyre Rose Coteaux du Languedoc "Syrah Leone" red 2003

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Jeb Dunnuck, avril 2015): The 2003 Languedoc Syrah Leone gives up the classic Languedoc Syrah notes of saddle leather, dried pine, iodine and sweet dark fruits. Still fresh and nicely structured, with a core of sweet fruit and full-bodied richness, this is a superb 2003 to enjoy over the coming 5-8 years. Drink 2015-2023.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (David Schildknecht, juin 2009): Soria's 2003 Coteaux du Languedoc Clos Syrah Leone (incorporating as always 12-15% Mourvedre) leads with aromas of toasted nuts, and baked black fruits. With a distinctly bitter fruit skin edge but more sap and less tannic severity than the corresponding Clos des Cistes, this finishes with decidedly animal as well as black fruit length. But ultimately, the Clos des Cistes has a more striking impact. It's quite likely that this wine, too, will live for a long time, perhaps 5-7 more years, in your cellar, but I would keep close track of its evolution.