【第一家教皇新堡區內酒莊自行裝瓶】
【獲Robert Parker 選為世界155間最偉大酒莊之一】
【超200年歷史 深受前法國總統戴高樂愛戴 被指定為私人用酒】
【Robert Parker 97】【Jeb Dunnuck 97】
【Vinous 94】【Vivino 4.3】
ZTF507L Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2003
特價: $950/支
產區／等級： France/Southern Rhone/Chateauneuf du Pape
葡萄品種: 65% Grenache , 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 5% Vaccarese, Counoise, Muscardin
酒精度： 14%
容量：750ml
【Robert Parker 97】
The 2003 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape (the # 2 wine in the Wine Spectator’s annual winefest) has long been one of the most profound wines of the vintage. It somehow manages to offer the vintage’s character in power, high glycerin, and huge volume, but retains remarkable elegance and finesse that is so much in keeping with the style of Clos des Papes. The wine has a dense ruby/purple-tinged color and a wonderfully sweet nose of framboise, blackberry, and kirsch liqueur intermixed with Chinese black tea and licorice. The wine is full-bodied and voluptuous, but once past all the glycerin and beautiful, dense fruit of this full-bodied wine, there is striking purity, elegance, finesse, and surprising freshness.
【Jeb Dunnuck 97】
While I've always loved the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape, it was extremely controversial in its youth due to its exuberance and ripeness. Yet today, with the wine at maturity, all of that controversy has been put to bed and I know of no one contesting the beauty of this wine - the 2007 vintage in Chateauneuf du Pape will be the same. Looking at the 2003 vintage, Paul-Vincent told me that they started harvest on September 5, but quickly had to stop due to rain on the September 7. They waited for the vineyards to dry out and the last plots weren't brought in until October 4! As to the wine, this beautiful 2003 offers a kaleidoscope of kirsch liqueur, Asian spices, ground herbs, blackberries and incense. Full-bodied, textured, ripe and plush, Avril commented that this would evolve similar to the '89, but I certainly see no need to delay gratification here and would drink up while the getting's good!
【Vinous 94】
Deep red color. Positively explosive aromas of fresh cherry, redcurrant, blackberry and candied licorice ("the most kirsch I've ever found in a wine," says Avril). Huge and mouthfilling, with serious weight but also excellent purity to the lush, powerful fruit. Deeply pitched dark chocolate and espresso add even more heft to the flavors, and roasted herbs contribute lift. For all of these elements, the wine is elegant, finishing with outstanding energy and focus.
Clos des Papes 位於法國 Southern Rhone的 Chateauneuf du Pape產區，始建於1756年。到18世紀末酒莊才開始出品葡萄酒，到1802年，酒莊才取名為 Clos des Papes。酒莊的葡萄園種植65% Grenache,20% Mourvedre,10% Syrah 和 5% 的其他品種。雖然在香港知名度不是最高（產量有限，實際上流通也非常少)，但其名聲享譽世界，成為了內行人心目中的私伙酒。在2007年，美國權威葡萄酒雜誌 《Wine Spectator》的百大葡萄酒評選中，名列第一。
酒莊的老莊主Paul Avril的一生對教皇新堡產區都有非常大的貢獻，早於1963年時他便繼承了家族的 Clos des Papes，當年所有該產區所有的葡萄酒不是由酒莊自行裝瓶，Paul Avril便是第一個在教皇新堡產區內推廣酒莊自行裝瓶的人，該舉動在當時可算是非常大膽。老莊主從1963年至1987年都在酒莊內工作，在此期間他釀造的1978年 Clos des Papes 得到了有史以來的最高評價——99分。老莊主Paul Avril於 2009年以72歲的高齡因癌症去世後。他的兒子Paul-Vincent接管了Clos des Papes。
