Fine Wine Online Auction

May 24, 2016

LOT 95

Lot 95

DOMAINE DE LA VIEILLE JULIENNE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE RESERVE, 2000 (2)

DOMAINE DE LA VIEILLE JULIENNE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE RESERVE, 2000 (2)
Lot 95 Details
DOMAINE DE LA VIEILLE JULIENNE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE RESERVE, 2000 (2)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

The 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve (15.5% alcohol; 100% Grenache) is a wine of magnificent intensity as well as majestic texture and richness. Layers of concentrated fruit cascade over the palate. Opaque purple-colored and extremely full-bodied, with a gorgeous nose of minerals, white flowers, black fruits, pepper, and garrigue, this sumptuous, seamless 2000 Chateauneuf must be tasted to be believed. I have had this wine a half dozen times in blind tastings that included some of the finest 2000 Chateauneuf du Papes, and it consistently ranks as one of the top 2 or 3 wines in the tastings. Then again, I'm looking at its overall potential as it is not the most forward or evolved of the 2000 Chateauneuf du Papes. It is a magnificent tour de force in winemaking. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2025. 99 WA

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $450
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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