2000 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Norbert says:
3 weeks of fermentation at an average temperature of 28°. Contrary to old practice, the grapes are now completely destemmed, then a vintage is bottled in one go and no filtration is used. Dark ruby ​​garnet, violet reflections, subtle ocher edge brightening. Nougat, currants, fresh figs, dark wild berries, candied orange zest, multi-faceted bouquet. Full-bodied, very complex, concentrated sweet texture, ripe plums and figs, chocolatey tannins, mineral and persistent for minutes. A poignant world class wine. Expected maturity now until 2040.
Food pairing: snipe with foie gras and snipe dung croutons
Grape variety: Grenache, Mourvedre, Shiraz/Syrah
Production area: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Alcohol: 15%
Allergens: contains sulphites
Price / litre: €304.00