Produced from 80-100 year old vines, the 2001 Cornas Les Ruchets exhibits tremendous density and richness in its blackberry, cassis, mineral, pepper, licorice, and espresso-scented bouquet and flavors. Richly textured and moderately tannic, it will be at its finest between 2005-2014.
Robert M. Parker, Jr. - 30 June 2003