You will want to stock up on Chateauneuf-du Pape from the 2001 vintage!
The crop was excellent, but small. Yes, prices have edged upward
because of the strength of the Euro, but you were going to be required
to pay for the splendid quality regardless. This is a vintage that
should eventually equal the stunning wines produced in 1998. Also,
there will not be a 2002 vintage.....unless you want to purchase wine
made from grapes that were still submerged in up to 5 feet of water in
mid September. As a matter of warning, do not purchase ANY 2002
Southern Rhone Valley wine, with the exception of some early harvested
white blends, without tasting first! The deluge that inundated this
area with over 24 inches of rain over September 8 & 9th. is now
legendary. However, l repeat, you will not be sorry if you invest in
even a few bottles of great 2001 Chateauneuf-du Pape; saturated black
and blue colors, powerful and chewy, concentrated and very age worthy.
Over the next few months I will offer a sampling of the best. Grab a
few while you can!
Le
Vieux Donjon - 2001 Chateauneuf-du Pape
Considered classic, vintage after
vintage, the Michel family produces a Chateauneuf-du Pape with a track
record for longevity. This vintage of Donjon will be one of the more
attractively priced wines available, although I only have 24 bottles
and a few magnums to offer. To excerpt Robert Parker's
review...."dense, murky black/purple color is followed by a gorgeous
nose of creosote, licorice, black cherries, blackberries, pepper,
incense, smoked herbs, and roasted meat. With exquisite concentration,
copious tannin, and considerable delineation as well as structure, this
massive, backward promising Chateauneuf will require patience.
Anticipated maturity: 2007-2018
92-94 points" (Issue #145 - 2-28-03)
#227-8006 - $44.95 - 750 ml. - ORDER
NOW BY REPLY EMAIL!
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SALE! Order NOW for a 20% DISCOUNT on ANY QUANTITY OF THE 2001
CHARDONNAY. REGULAR PRICE IS $28 - NOW AT $22.36 A BOTTLE! Offer good
through this Saturday, July 20th.
TASTE
9 WINES FOR $1 - ALL THE NEW RELEASES FROM THE JEWEL COLLECTION!
I received one bottle of each
release. Come down to sample with me!
BEGINS PROMPTLY AT NOON
SATURDAY, JULY 2OTH.
ALL WINES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO
ORDER AT $9 A BOTTLE!
THE TASTING BAR IS ALWAYS OPEN
- 12 WINES TO SAMPLE - ANY SIX (1.5 OZ) FOR $5
COMING NEXT
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Passionately yours about wine,
Eric Stumpf
The Wine Consultant
8039 Greenback Lane
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 721-WINE (9463)
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