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Lot 493

Vertical Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2003-2007 - 5 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$940 - CAD$1,300
Starting Bid
CAD$650
$451.39

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This lot is comprised of 5 bottle(s) of Vertical Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2003-2007 - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $940 - $1300 with a reserve of $650. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11595. In this lot you will find 1 bottle of 2003 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape (750ml), 1 bottle of 2004 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape (750ml), 1 bottle of 2005 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape (750ml), 1 bottle of 2006 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape (750ml), 1 bottle of 2007 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape (750ml).

Condition

Please note the following bottle conditions in this lot - Scuffed Label on 2005 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape

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An Alberta-based consignor who began collecting wine 20 years ago and has been a dedicated enthusiast ever since. Over the years, the majority of his cellar has been carefully curated through purchases from online retailers and stores in Alberta, as well as directly from importers. He has ensured that his collection is stored in temperature-controlled vintage keepers, consistently set to 57 degrees Fahrenheit.
The scores for 2003 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape - The Wine Advocate - 97, Wine Spectator - 97, Jeb Dunnuck - 97, Vinous - 95, Jeff Leve The Wine Cellar Insider - 95. The scores for 2004 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape - Wine Spectator - 96, The Wine Advocate - 95, Jeb Dunnuck - 95. The scores for 2005 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape - Wine Spectator - 98, Jeb Dunnuck - 97, Vinous - 96. The scores for 2006 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape - Jeb Dunnuck - 96, The Wine Advocate - 95, Wine Spectator - 95. The scores for 2007 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape - The Wine Advocate - 100. The rating for 2007 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape is 100 points from Robert Parker and the tasting note - One of the great vintages from this estate, surpassing even the 1990, 2000, 2001, 2003, and maybe the 2010 (time will tell with this one), the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape from Vincent Avril delivers everything you could want from a wine. Full-bodied, intense and beautifully concentrated, with plenty of muscle and depth, it shows the hallmark elegance and purity of the estate, with sensational notes of kirsch liqueur, raspberries, incense, smoked meats and Asian spices. The blend is the normal 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah and the rest a mix of permitted varieties, brought up all in older foudre, and it's just now entering its prime drink window and has another two decades of longevity.