Structured, concentrated, and full-bodied is the 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Classique. It offers a classic southern Rhone aromatic display of ground pepper, garrigue, cherry liqueur, plums, and cedar. Full-bodied, sweet, expansive, and pure, with excellent delineation, it will benefit from 1-3 years of cellaring, and drink well for 12-15.
Importers: A Christopher Cannan Selection, various American importers, including: Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300 and Diamond Wine Merchant, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 567-9897; Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173, An Alain Corcia Selection, Charmer Industries, NY; tel. (718) 726-2500, Southern Wine and Spirits, CA; tel. (510) 487-3332, Premier Wines, CA; tel. (510) 237-6284, and Calvert-Woodley Wines, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-4400