12 bottles per lot
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Châteauneu-du-Pape, Clos des Papes--Vintage 2003
Rhône. Domaine-bottled: Paul Avril
In original wooden cases
Tasting note: The 2003 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf du Pape (the # 2 wine in the Wine Spectators annual winefest) has long been one of the most profound wines of the vintage. It somehow manages to offer the vintages character in power, high glycerin, and huge volume, but retains remarkable elegance and finesse that is so much in keeping with the style of Clos des Papes. The wine has a dense ruby/purple-tinged colour and a wonderfully sweet nose of framboise, blackberry, and kirsch liqueur intermixed with Chinese black tea and liquorice. The wine is full-bodied and voluptuous, but once past all the glycerin and beautiful, dense fruit of this full-bodied wine, there is striking purity, elegance, finesse, and surprising freshness. Still primary, it looks set to have a long life of 20-25 or more years. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2025. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Febuary 2006
12 bottles per lot
Rhône. Domaine-bottled: Paul Avril
In original wooden cases
Tasting note: The 2003 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf du Pape (the # 2 wine in the Wine Spectators annual winefest) has long been one of the most profound wines of the vintage. It somehow manages to offer the vintages character in power, high glycerin, and huge volume, but retains remarkable elegance and finesse that is so much in keeping with the style of Clos des Papes. The wine has a dense ruby/purple-tinged colour and a wonderfully sweet nose of framboise, blackberry, and kirsch liqueur intermixed with Chinese black tea and liquorice. The wine is full-bodied and voluptuous, but once past all the glycerin and beautiful, dense fruit of this full-bodied wine, there is striking purity, elegance, finesse, and surprising freshness. Still primary, it looks set to have a long life of 20-25 or more years. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2025. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Febuary 2006
12 bottles per lot
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