The deep ruby/purple-colored 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape appears to signal a return to form for this property. Notes of sweet black currants, kirsch liqueur, licorice, and garrigue emerge from this medium to full-bodied, structured 2000. There is outstanding density, fruit, and length. Give it 1-2 more years of cellaring and enjoy it over the next 15 years. This is one of the strongest efforts produced in many years by this renowned Chateauneuf du Pape estate. I doubt that it is a coincidence, but since Kermit Lynch of Berkeley, California became the importer, the quality of the wines appears to have improved. This impressive effort is fairly priced.Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524