Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'You couldn't mistake this Côte-Rôtie for anything else: Floral-herb aromas are bolstered by smoky green tobacco, white-pepper and cranberry. It's ultra-structured, with a strong iron-mineral core that needs at least two, but as many as 10, years of cellaring to soften. Tart red-berry, even animal, flavors cushion the steely core flavors and round out the finish.' - Wine Enthusiast, 94/100 (Nov 2001)

'Thick, rich and oh so seductive. Ultrasupple and ultraripe tannins get this full-bodied red started, and the lovely black fruit (plum, currant) keeps it going, with a nod toward milk chocolate, smoke and spice flavors. A very soft-style red. Drink now through 2010.' - Wine Spectator, 91/100 (Sep 2001)

'The 1999 Côte-Rôtie Les Bécasses is the finest Côte-Rôtie Chapoutier has made at this price level in many years. It offers a classic nose of cassis, smoke, espresso, and tapenade. This wine is voluptuous as well as elegant. It is a spicy, rich, and medium to full-bodied wine.' - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 90/100 (Apr 2002)