95 points -- There are, sadly, only 4 barrels (less than 100 cases) of the fabulous 2003 Les Amoureuses. Sporting a nose of unreal spiciness, this powerful, sultry effort explodes on the palate, unleashing waves of licorice, chocolate, and candied black cherries. This ample, mouth-filling beauty has excellent focus, enormous amounts of fruit, outstanding purity, and loads of exquisitely ripe tannin.
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