2 bottles per lot
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Ermitage, Cuvée Cathelin--Vintage 2000
Rhône. Domaine-bottled: J.L. Chave
Tasting Note: Surprisingly, there will be about 200 cases produced of a 2000 Hermitage Cuvée Cathelin. Based on earlier visits, I thought this cuvee would not be produced again as the Chaves were embarrassed by all the attention previous offerings received. However, they will continue to produce it as long as it does not detract from their classic cuvee. The Cuvée Cathelin displays more new oak than the regular bottling as well as firmer tannin, yet also great length, palate presence, and structure. Boasting a chocolatey, blackberry nose, huge intensity, and super elegance and finesse, it will require 5-6 years of cellaring. Qualitatively, it is no better than its sibling, but does possess additional structure and new oak characteristics. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2040. 96 Points; Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 147 (June 2003).
2 bottles per lot
Rhône. Domaine-bottled: J.L. Chave
Tasting Note: Surprisingly, there will be about 200 cases produced of a 2000 Hermitage Cuvée Cathelin. Based on earlier visits, I thought this cuvee would not be produced again as the Chaves were embarrassed by all the attention previous offerings received. However, they will continue to produce it as long as it does not detract from their classic cuvee. The Cuvée Cathelin displays more new oak than the regular bottling as well as firmer tannin, yet also great length, palate presence, and structure. Boasting a chocolatey, blackberry nose, huge intensity, and super elegance and finesse, it will require 5-6 years of cellaring. Qualitatively, it is no better than its sibling, but does possess additional structure and new oak characteristics. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2040. 96 Points; Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 147 (June 2003).
2 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.