The 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Noble Revelation was, in fact, a revelation. A dense purple-colored wine, it possesses terrific, pure black cherry and creme de cassis fruit with hints of graphite, smoke, and vanilla in the background. Full-bodied, with magnificent power, purity, and glycerin, this Chateauneuf cuts a broad swath across the palate with no hard edges. Nevertheless, there is plenty of tannin lurking underneath the huge, viscous texture. This deep wine displays tremendous potential. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2016. This up-and-coming Chateauneuf du Pape estate merits increasing attention from consumers.An Alain Corcia Selection, various American importers, including Charmer Industries, NY; tel. (718) 726-2500; Southern Wine and Spirits, CA; tel. (510) 487-3332, Premier Wines, CA; tel. (510) 237-6284; and World Shippers, Philadelphia, PA; tel. (215) 732-2018