2003 E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone

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I think this wine is over-hyped. I've seen similiar procalmations in one my shops as well.
The "knockout" is the kind that makes you turn your head, until like you say, some cheese is added to the mix. This counteracts the tartness quite well. Hey, but what if we were out of cheese? I've had plenty of nice Cotes du Rhone in the price range, even the 02 which were better.