1 dozen bottles per lot
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Châteauneuf-du Pape, Cuvée Speciale--Vintage 2001
Rhône, Tardieu Laurent
original carton
"A debut offering, the 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Speciale was fashioned with 100 stems from 75-80 year old Grenache vines from the appellation's eastern sector known as La Crau. This 1,000-case cuvee boasts a black/blue/purple color. While closed, it reveals tremendous concentration along with a formidable assortment of flavors including ripe figs, creme de cassis, chocolate, melted licorice, espresso, and earth. Full-bodied, magnificently concentrated, and pure, with reserves of power, it has the potential to be magical, but patience will be a virtue given its backwardness at present. It's hard to believe this wine has close to 16 natural alcohol, but that component is completely concealed by the level of concentration. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2023." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #151 (Feb. 2004)
1 dozen bottles per lot
Rhône, Tardieu Laurent
original carton
"A debut offering, the 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Speciale was fashioned with 100 stems from 75-80 year old Grenache vines from the appellation's eastern sector known as La Crau. This 1,000-case cuvee boasts a black/blue/purple color. While closed, it reveals tremendous concentration along with a formidable assortment of flavors including ripe figs, creme de cassis, chocolate, melted licorice, espresso, and earth. Full-bodied, magnificently concentrated, and pure, with reserves of power, it has the potential to be magical, but patience will be a virtue given its backwardness at present. It's hard to believe this wine has close to 16 natural alcohol, but that component is completely concealed by the level of concentration. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2023." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #151 (Feb. 2004)
1 dozen bottles per lot