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Regions: Rhone Red
Vintages: Between 2003 and 2003
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Vint. |
Wine |
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| Ch. de Beaucastel |
2003 |
Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin (1.5 L) 
ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs. |
$875.99 |
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WA 95 (6/2013): Still closed and tight, the 2003 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin is ruby to the rim in color and offers up smoked black fruits, assorted floral characteristics, licorice, truffle and big minerality to go with a full-bodied, dense and chewy palate feel. Turning more spice-driven with air, this beauty is just now entering the early stages of maturity and needs another 3-4 years in the cellar to fully shine. It should have another decade or so of prime drinking after that. Impressive! It is a big step up from the traditional cuvee. It is worth noting that this bottle developed subtle corky aromas over the evening. However, even on the second day, this was still subtle and dwarfed by the core of fruit, hence, my decision to still include this review.
JD 95 (3/2013): Still closed and tight, the 2003 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin is still ruby to the rim in color and offers up smoked black fruits, assorted floral characteristics, licorice, truffle, and big minerality to go with a full-bodied, dense, and chewy palate feel. Turning more spice-driven with air, this beauty is just now entering the early stages of maturity and needs another 3-4 years in the cellar to fully shine. It should have another decade or so of prime drinking after that. Impressive and it is a big step up from the traditional cuvee. It is worth noting that this bottle developed subtle corky aromas over the evening. However, even on the second day, this was still subtle and dwarfed by the core of fruit, hence, my decision to still include this review. |
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| Jean-Louis Chave |
2003 |
Hermitage Cuvee Cathelin
ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs. |
$9,609.99 |
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WA 100 (4/2009): As I have indicated in previous reviews, Chave’s 2003 Hermitage Cuvee Cathelin merits a perfect score. I know several excellent tasters who think this is the single greatest wine they have ever tasted, and it is difficult to disagree. This was an extraordinary vintage at Chave, with outrageously high alcohols, but unbelievable balance. It is truly an individualistic, but profound vintage that transcends all tasting parameters. An amazing tour de force in winemaking, the inky/purple-colored 2003 Cuvee Cathelin exhibits a gorgeous perfume of black truffles, blackberries, cassis, licorice, cedar, pepper, and spice. It possesses remarkable concentration, a finish that lasts over a minute, and it is clearly one of the most monumental wines ever made in the world. This 125-case cuvee should last for 50+ years.
VM 99+ (2/2007): Who knows when, if ever, this will be sold, but what the hell. Inky purple. Positively explosive aromas of mulberry, creme de mure, exotic chocolate, musky herbs, pungent flowers and smoky game, with wild potpourri and resin notes. Thick, chewy and almost ridiculously sweet, with the concentration, weight and fruit intensity of a great vintage port, yet with amazing freshness and energy. The finish builds endlessly, deepening and sweetening, and displaying simply remarkable persistence and a clinging raspberry liqueur note. I think I was tasting this the next morning. "I am so happy that I was able to make this wine with my father. If he hadn't been here to watch this it would have been very sad," Jean-Louis concluded. |
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| Dom. La Milliere |
2003 |
Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes |
$25 |
4 |
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WA 91 (2/2006): I had high hopes that the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes would score in the low to mid-90s out of bottle, but no such luck. Nevertheless, this is an Outstanding Chateauneuf du Pape and certainly a fine value. Deep ruby/plum/garnet with a wonderfully sweet and flamboyant nose of kirsch liqueur, ground pepper, and garrigue, the wine has a beautiful texture, full body, notes of plum, fig, and licorice, and a heady, glycerin-imbued finish. It is already delicious, but does not possess the extraordinary depth I thought it would. Nevertheless, it is seductive and best drunk over the next 7-8 years.
VM 91 (2/2006): Medium red color. The juicy, bright aromas of jammy raspberry, gingerbread, molasses, cured meat and mocha build and gain in sweetness in the glass. Distinctly wild on the palate, showing flavors of strawberry, aged beef and espresso. Fresh, vibrant and long on the finish, which features finely integrated tannins and a note of tobacco. |
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| Le Vieux Donjon |
2003 |
Chateauneuf du Pape |
$50 |
4 |
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WA 94 (2/2006): The powerful 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape comes closest in character to the 1990 (which is still drinking beautifully). Its dark ruby/plum/purple color is followed by sweet aromas of resiny pine forest interwoven with creme de cassis, black cherries, melted licorice, and smoky herbs. In the mouth, gamy, meaty flavors emerge along with black currants, cherries, and a hint of the sushi wrapper called nori. Full, rich, and moderately tannic, this 2003 requires another 1-3 years of bottle age, and should keep for 12-15 years.
JD 93 (8/2010): Starting out slightly port like, the 2003 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape blossoms with an hour of air, showing plum sauce and blackberry liqueur like aromas that are supported by beef blood, rusty iron and garrigue. This is followed up by a full bodied, hedonistic wine that’s loaded with ripe fruit, a lush texture and a long finish. While this is showing beautifully, if you’re not a fan of the 2003 vintage in general, this isn’t going to change your mind and the wine shows the ripe, heady nature of the vintage. Regardless, I’m a fan and recommend drinking remaining bottles over the next 5 to 8 years.
VM 93 (2/2006): Dark red. Sweet, exotic aromas of blackberry, cassis, molasses, bitter chocolate and dried flowers. Richly textured and dense, offering ripe dark berry flavors and nuances of floral pastilles and dark chocolate. A fat, unctuous wine that also boasts excellent purity of fruit and length, with soft, rounded tannins. |
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2003 |
Chateauneuf du Pape Nicked Label |
$50 |
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WA 94 (2/2006): The powerful 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape comes closest in character to the 1990 (which is still drinking beautifully). Its dark ruby/plum/purple color is followed by sweet aromas of resiny pine forest interwoven with creme de cassis, black cherries, melted licorice, and smoky herbs. In the mouth, gamy, meaty flavors emerge along with black currants, cherries, and a hint of the sushi wrapper called nori. Full, rich, and moderately tannic, this 2003 requires another 1-3 years of bottle age, and should keep for 12-15 years.
JD 93 (8/2010): Starting out slightly port like, the 2003 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape blossoms with an hour of air, showing plum sauce and blackberry liqueur like aromas that are supported by beef blood, rusty iron and garrigue. This is followed up by a full bodied, hedonistic wine that’s loaded with ripe fruit, a lush texture and a long finish. While this is showing beautifully, if you’re not a fan of the 2003 vintage in general, this isn’t going to change your mind and the wine shows the ripe, heady nature of the vintage. Regardless, I’m a fan and recommend drinking remaining bottles over the next 5 to 8 years.
VM 93 (2/2006): Dark red. Sweet, exotic aromas of blackberry, cassis, molasses, bitter chocolate and dried flowers. Richly textured and dense, offering ripe dark berry flavors and nuances of floral pastilles and dark chocolate. A fat, unctuous wine that also boasts excellent purity of fruit and length, with soft, rounded tannins. |
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