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Chateauneuf du Pape 2003 . Clos des Papes, P. Avril . ocb. Bottle (12). ... (Total: 12 Btls. )
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Chateauneuf du Pape 2003Clos des Papes, P. Avril
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"The 2003 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape (the #2 wine in the Wine Spectator’s annual winefest) has long been one of the most profound wines of the vintage. It somehow manages to offer the vintage’s 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 color and a wonderfully sweet nose of framboise, blackberry, and kirsch liqueur intermixed with Chinese black tea and licorice. 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." (97 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #163, Feb. 2006)
"While I've always loved the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape, it was extremely controversial in its youth due to its exuberance and ripeness. Yet today, with the wine at maturity, all of that controversy has been put to bed and I know of no one contesting the beauty of this wine - the 2007 vintage in Chateauneuf du Pape will be the same. Looking at the 2003 vintage, Paul-Vincent told me that they started harvest on September 5, but quickly had to stop due to rain on the September 7. They waited for the vineyards to dry out and the last plots weren't brought in until October 4! As to the wine, this beautiful 2003 offers a kaleidoscope of kirsch liqueur, Asian spices, ground herbs, blackberries and incense. Full-bodied, textured, ripe and plush, Avril commented that this would evolve similar to the '89, but I certainly see no need to delay gratification here and would drink up while the getting's good!" (97 pts. Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Sept. 2015)
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2018 March 23 - 24 Fine & Rare Wine Signature Auction - Beverly Hills #5365 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
March, 2018
23rd-24th
Friday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
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