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The June 2010 Internet-Only Auction Part 2
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Estimate: $600
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"The glories at this estate are unquestionably their Chateauneuf du Papes. Fashioned from a blend of 82% Grenache, and the rest Syrah, Mourvedre, and a dollop of Vacarese, the 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape initially appears closed, but with 30 minutes of airing, it explodes from the glass. A deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by a sweet nose of creme de cassis, kirsch liqueur, licorice, pepper, and underbrush. Voluptuously-textured and exceptionally long (the finish lasts 45+ seconds), with silky tannin, low acidity, and full body, it is less tannic and delineated than the 2001, but it offers a gorgeous, seductive mouthful of old vine Chateauneuf du Pape. It will age effortlessly for 12-15 years. Readers who believe Chateauneuf du Pape can not be a wine of finesse and elegance should taste Charvin!"
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"The glories at this estate are unquestionably their Chateauneuf du Papes. Fashioned from a blend of 82% Grenache, and the rest Syrah, Mourvedre, and a dollop of Vacarese, the 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape initially appears closed, but with 30 minutes of airing, it explodes from the glass. A deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by a sweet nose of creme de cassis, kirsch liqueur, licorice, pepper, and underbrush. Voluptuously-textured and exceptionally long (the finish lasts 45+ seconds), with silky tannin, low acidity, and full body, it is less tannic and delineated than the 2001, but it offers a gorgeous, seductive mouthful of old vine Chateauneuf du Pape. It will age effortlessly for 12-15 years. Readers who believe Chateauneuf du Pape can not be a wine of finesse and elegance should taste Charvin!"
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The world's most influential fine-wine producer and the benchmark for Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and the Rhone. Its appellation (AOC) system codifies geography, grape and method, and its wines set the global standard for age-worthiness and terroir expression.
Spans the Syrah-driven northern crus of Cote-Rotie and Hermitage and the Grenache-based blends of the warmer south, led by Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Its wines are known for power, spice and warmth.
The southern Rhone's most famous appellation, blending Grenache with Syrah, Mourvedre and more into rich, warming, spice-laden reds from galet-strewn soils.