［ＡＯＣ］シャトーヌフデュパプ
［パーカー評価］100点 パーフェクトワイン
Tasted on four separate occasions, and awarded a perfect score
on three of those, the 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de la
Reine des Bois even surpasses the extraordinary Reine des Bois
produced in 2000, 1999, and 1998... and that's saying something!
An inky/purple color is followed by a heady perfume of graphite,
blackberries, kirsch, licorice, truffles, and charcoal.
This full-bodied effort displays endless concentration in its
pure, dense, generous flavors. lt is broadly flavored,
with beautifully integrated acidity, tannin, and alcohol.
A blend of 78% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, and small quantities of
Cinsault, Counoise, Syrah, and Vacqueyras, it is made from
60-year old vines, and aged both in cask and neutral foudres
from what are obviously very low yields. Sadly, just over 1,000
cases were produced. This classic Chateauneuf du Pape requires
3-5 years of cellaring; it will last for two decades. A modern
day legend, it is an example of what progressive winemaking
can achieve without abandoning the traditions of the appellation.
Wine Advocate #151 （2004-02-27）
