［ＡＯＣ］シャトーヌフ デュ パプ
［パーカー評価］100点
The 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo is a monument to old
vine Grenache as well as traditionally made Chateauneuf du Pape.
Boasting a natural alcohol of 16%, this wine, which was bottled
in spring, 2003 because its fermentation was extremely slow, has
virtually everything you could ever want in a profound Chateauneuf
du Pape. The color is inky/ruby/purple to the rim. The extraordinary
nose reveals aromas of kirsch liqueur, new saddle leather, animal
fur, Provencal herbs, spice box, licorice, and a salty sea breeze
character. On the palate, the wine is enormous, with an unctuosity,
thickness, and purity that must be tasted to be believed. Over 95%
of this offering is old vine Grenache, and the rest a field blend
of ancient vines. Representing the essence of Chateauneuf du Pape,
it possesses so much concentration that it is easy to pose the
question ... “where's the tannin?” Analytically, it has very
high levels of tannin, but the tannin is barely noticeable given
the wine's exaggerated wealth of richness and power. This is a
modern day legend in the making, and despite its precociousness
and ease in smelling and consuming, it will not hit its prime
for another decade. It should last for 25-30 years, and take its
place among some of the greatest Chateauneuf du Papes ever made.
Anticipated maturity: 2010-2030+
Wine Advocate #151 （2004-02-27）
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