Chateauneuf du Pape Vieille Vignes 2000 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Domaine de la Vieille Julienne
Vintage	2000
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Grape	Rhone Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2025
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (97)

The 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes (15% alcohol) emerges from a cold terroir in the northern sector of the appellation. The blend is generally 85% Grenache and equal parts Syrah and Mourvedre. Its opaque purple color is followed by a sumptuous perfume of creme de cassis, kirsch liqueur, licorice, plums, minerals, and smoke. Mammoth in the mouth, but surprisingly structured and tannic for a 2000, it is more evolved than its 2001 counterpart. This profound Chateauneuf should evolve slowly and age magnificently for two decades. It is a monumental effort, but patience will be a virtue.

Kudos to winemaker/proprietor Jean-Paul Dauman for this masterpiece!

Winespectator (88)

Pretty. Floral, plum, smoke and cassis notes make for a charming red. Medium-bodied, nothing too complex--it's more fruit- than terroir-driven--but the tannins are ripe and the finish delicious.

BOW (8.25)