Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve 1999 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Domaine de la Vieille Julienne
Vintage	1999
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Grape	Rhone Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (95)

One of the undeniable stars of the vintage, the 1999 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve is a blockbuster in a year that did not generally produce wines of such power and richness (of course, it includes the declassified Vieilles Vignes cuvee in the blend). A deep purple color is followed by aromas of cassis, kirsch liqueur, flowers, plums, and blackberries. Full-bodied, multi-layered, and fabulously extracted, with low acidity, sweet tannin, and magnificent purity, this is a sumptuous, prodigious Chateauneuf du Pape that should drink well for 15-20 years. It is hard to believe that something this special could have been produced in 1999, but there are a half dozen or so wines at this level in 1999.

Winespectator (92)

Good sweetness, with full-bodied, rich and ripe vanilla, mocha, blackberry, plum and mineral notes that add complexity to the long finish and tobacco-scented, lingering aftertaste. Well-made Châteauneuf.

BOW (8)