2000 Chateauneuf du Pape
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Tasting Notes
The 2000 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape, which Emmanuel Reynaud believes is better than 1998, came in at a whopping 15.2% alcohol. It is reminiscent of a hypothetical blend of the 1998 and 1999, with a medium to light ruby color, and a sumptuous bouquet of kirsch liqueur, spice box, and licorice. Full-bodied and fleshy, with low acidity, it is a sweet (from high glycerin and alcohol), seductive, intoxicating offering with no hard edges and a rich, fleshy mouthfeel. While it will be hard to resist, I feel the 1998 still has more structure. Anticipated maturity for the 2000: 2005-2016. Feb 2003, www.robertparker.com
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About the producer
Ch. Rayas is the most respected name in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines are fiercely collected and some of the most expensive in the region – revered for being pure, silken expressions of Grenache with distinctive perfume.