2003 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Barbe Rac, M. Chapoutier (750ml)

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Vintage: 2003
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Vineyard: Barbe Rac
Designation:
Appellation: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Producer: M. Chapoutier
Varietal: Red Rhone Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Rhone
Sub-Region: Southern Rhone
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Tasting note: Just loaded with racy red and black currant fruit, this also pumps out cocoa, bacon, smoked apple wood and tar flavors as well, but stays remarkably fresh and vibrant through the finish. Surprisingly accessible now, but ironclad tannins will let this cruise for a generation. Drink now through 2030. 460 cases made. (96pts. JM, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: May 31, 2006
Score: 96
Drink: Now Through 2030

Tasting note: I have a slight preference for the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe Rac, which possesses a deep ruby/plum/purple color as well as a big, sweet nose of kirsch liqueur, pepper, garrigue, and spice box. This structured, dense, full-bodied, moderately tannic, long, rich effort should hit its apogee in 3-4 years, and last for two decades. (95pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: Feb. 2006
Score: 95
Drink: 2009-26

Tasting note: Dark red color. Explosive, assertive nose combines bitter cherry, licorice, wild herbs, white pepper and sweet tobacco. Extremely rich and thick on the palate, with outstanding depth of red fruit flavor and a persistent, sappy sweetness on the very long finish. (93pts. Stephen Tanzer)

Tasted: Jan/Feb 2006
Score: 93
Drink: N/A