2000 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Reserve 1x750ml

Robert Parker 99

The potentially perfect 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve boasts a dense ruby/purple color as well as a phenomenal bouquet of blackberry and blueberry jam combined with pepper, a hint of garrigue, and minerals. This massively constituted, full-bodied effort possesses huge amounts of glycerin in addition to a staggeringly concentrated, multilayered attack and mid-palate. The sumptuous finish lasts for nearly a minute. The purity, seamlessness, and overall symmetry are spectacular in this wine, which, in spite of its 15% alcohol, is relatively light on its feet. A riveting Chateauneuf du Pape, it is a candidate for wine of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2025. Importer: A Christopher Cannan Selection, various American importers, including: Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300 and Diamond Wine Merchant, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 567-9897 [12/21/2001]

Anticipated maturity: 2005-2025