"The 2003 Clos Martinet ratchets it up to another level. Opaque purple in color, it has an expressive nose of vanilla, scorched earth, plums, black cherries, and blueberries. Medium to full-bodied, on the palate it is nearly seamless with light, ripe and well integrated tannin. The finish is long and pure. Give this elegant Priorat 1-3 additional years of bottle age and drink it over the following 10." 92 points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #169 (FE?B 2007)
"Dark ruby. Singed, herb-inflected cherry and plum aromas, with suggestions of espresso, licorice and grilled meat. Weighty and rich but not overly thick, with sweet cherry, plum preserve and chocolate flavors accented by dried herbs and flowers. Ripe to be sure, but firmed by gentle acids that brighten the finish, which features youthful tannins and a warm, sweet note of cherry jam. This rather suave wine is drinking well right now." 91 points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 06
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