As with many Chateauneuf du Pape estates in 2003, there is a dramatic drop in quality between their Cotes du Rhone and Chateauneuf du Pape offerings. This is particularly evident with Chateau Maucoil’s light-bodied, easygoing, soft, flabby, but pleasant 2003 Cotes du Rhone. Consume it during its first year of life.
An Alain Corcia Selection, various American importers, including Charmer Industries, NY; tel. (718) 726-2500, Southern Wine and Spirits, CA; tel. (510) 487-3332, Premier Wines, CA; tel. (510) 237-6284, and Calvert Woodley Wines, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-4400