6 bottles per lot
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux, Cuvée Centenaire--Vintage 2001
Rhône. Domaine-bottled: L. & A. Brunel
In original carton
Tasting Note: The Cuvée Centenaire is produced from ancient vine (planted in 1889) Grenache (80 of the blend, along with 8 Syrah and 12 Mourvèdre). The 2001 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire is superior to the 2000, but slightly behind the 1998. This fabulous wine boasts a dense ruby/purple color as well as a provocative perfume of incense, black tea, plums, figs, and kirsch liqueur. As it sits in the glass, this full-bodied, dense 2001 offers up notes of pepper, smoke, and balsam wood. Rich and voluptuous with great length, massive body, and a structured, long, heady, tannic finish, its alcohol must be over 15 but it is well concealed by the wines great concentration. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020. 96 Points; Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 151 (Feb 2004).
6 bottles per lot
Rhône. Domaine-bottled: L. & A. Brunel
In original carton
Tasting Note: The Cuvée Centenaire is produced from ancient vine (planted in 1889) Grenache (80 of the blend, along with 8 Syrah and 12 Mourvèdre). The 2001 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire is superior to the 2000, but slightly behind the 1998. This fabulous wine boasts a dense ruby/purple color as well as a provocative perfume of incense, black tea, plums, figs, and kirsch liqueur. As it sits in the glass, this full-bodied, dense 2001 offers up notes of pepper, smoke, and balsam wood. Rich and voluptuous with great length, massive body, and a structured, long, heady, tannic finish, its alcohol must be over 15 but it is well concealed by the wines great concentration. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020. 96 Points; Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 151 (Feb 2004).
6 bottles per lot
Special notice
Offered duty paid, but available in bond. VAT at 17.5% will be charged on the hammer price on removal of the lot from bond.