2000 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape

The Burgundian-styled 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape is drinking at point today. Possessing beautiful notes of forest floor, truffles, spice, garrigue and sweet cherry and kirsch like fruit, this beauty has notable freshness and purity, medium to full-bodied richness, fine tannin and a layered, integrated texture that keeps you coming back to the glass. There`s no need to delay gratification here and I`d enjoy bottles over the coming 4-5 years. 95 points