2021 L'Aventure Cote A Cote Estate

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 97 JS 96 WA 96 VN 95 DC 94
JD 97

jebdunnuck.com, August 2023

The 2021 Cote a Cote checks in as nearly equal thirds of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. It's a killer bottle of wine revealing full-bodied richness, an expansive, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a complex bouquet of...
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, October 2023

Refined nose with cherries, cassis, ripe plums, herbs and sweet spices. It's full-bodied with creamy tannins. An elegant development on the palate with a velvety texture. The fruit is obvious at the center with a discreet...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2023

(96+ points) The 2021 Côte a Côte is a blend of 37% Grenache, 32% Syrah and 31% Mourvèdre that combines power and elegance, concentration and weightlessness. The glass reveals a deep well of aromas—maraschino cherry...
VN 95

Vinous, July 2024

Cool-toned and classic, the 2021 Côte a Côte opens with a lovely blend of crushed blackberries, dusty sage and a lifting hint of split pine. It's elegant and silky in feel, yet powerful all the same, with depths of ripe...
DC 94

Decanter, August 2023

The flagship GSM blend from quality producer L’Aventure. This is the more 'delicate' offering in the producer's portfolio – a word not often used in Paso. Red and black fruits interplay on the nose. The palate is chewy...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region Central Coast
Appellation San Luis Obispo
Sub-appellation Paso Robles
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.9%
Closure Cork

The 2021 L'Aventure Cote A Cote from Paso Robles is a proprietary red blend, featuring 37% Grenache, 32% Syrah, and 31% Mourvèdre. Produced by L'Aventure, this wine is described by reviewers as both powerful and elegant, with a complex profile and an alcohol content of 14.9%.

Decanter awarded this wine a score of 94, emphasizing its delicate nature—a rarity for Paso Robles. They noted, "Red and black fruits interplay on the nose. The palate is chewy and textured with flavors of red fruits, baking spices, and faint floral notes." They also highlighted the wine's lengthy finish, rounding out what they described as a "beauty."

James Suckling was even more impressed, giving the wine a score of 96. He praised its refined nose with "cherries, cassis, ripe plums, herbs, and sweet spices." Suckling described the wine as full-bodied with creamy tannins and a velvety texture. He remarked on its elegant development on the palate, noting, "The fruit is obvious at the center with a discreet touch of spices and grilled herbs on the mid-palate."

Jeb Dunnuck rated the wine highest with a 97, calling it a "killer bottle of wine." He found it to have "full-bodied richness, an expansive, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a complex bouquet of blackberries, savory herbs, peppered meats, and hints of violets." Dunnuck highlighted its weightless nature despite its concentration and power, and noted its ultra-fine tannins and great finish.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also awarded a high score of 96+, recognizing the blend's power and elegance. They noted a deep well of aromas, including "maraschino cherry, blueberry, licorice, rooibos tea, and autumn leaves," made more complex by undertones of earth and spice. The review mentioned the wine's plush, supple, and generous palate, with ripe chocolaty, floral fruit complemented by mouthwatering acidity and flinty accents.

The 2021 L'Aventure Cote A Cote is a standout offering from Paso Robles, receiving high praise across the board for its complexity, elegance, and balance.