12 bottles per lot
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Vieux Donjon--Vintage 2000
Rhône, Domaine-bottled: Lucien Michel
In original carton
Tasting note: It possesses all the appellation's classic components ... underbrush, garrigue, liquorice, pepper, lavender, sweet black cherries, and incense. Extremely perfumed and heady, this full-bodied, moderately tannic offering comes close to matching the mass and blockbuster power of the 1998. Firm tannin in the finish suggests a long aging curve. Given my experience with Vieux Donjon, most of the classic vintages hit their peak at 7-8 years, where they remain for 5-6 years. Around age 15-16 they begin a slow decline. The 2000 should follow that path. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2016. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #145 Feb 2003
12 bottles per lot
Rhône, Domaine-bottled: Lucien Michel
In original carton
Tasting note: It possesses all the appellation's classic components ... underbrush, garrigue, liquorice, pepper, lavender, sweet black cherries, and incense. Extremely perfumed and heady, this full-bodied, moderately tannic offering comes close to matching the mass and blockbuster power of the 1998. Firm tannin in the finish suggests a long aging curve. Given my experience with Vieux Donjon, most of the classic vintages hit their peak at 7-8 years, where they remain for 5-6 years. Around age 15-16 they begin a slow decline. The 2000 should follow that path. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2016. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #145 Feb 2003
12 bottles per lot
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