Cuvee du Vatican Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Sixtine 2001

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Cuvee du Vatican Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Sixtine 2001
Southern Rhone
"The special cuvee, the stunning 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Sixtine, is a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Mourvedre aged in equal parts small barrels and neutral wood foudres. An elegant effort with freshness yet tremendous power and flavor intensity, it is a full-bodied, layered, provocative 2001 with exceptional depth as well as richness. While the tannin levels are high, there are even higher levels of concentration and fruit. Give it 2-3 years of cellaring, and drink it over the following 15-20. This brilliant wine should ultimately be even better than my lofty score suggests.' R. Parker, 95 pts. 02/04
12 bottles (oc)
Estimate $350-475