Strong herbaceous characteristics in the 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Aurore kept my score down. Otherwise, this 400-case offering exhibits classic aromas of kirsch liqueur, pepper, and garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, with moderate tannin, and a powerful finish, it should drink well for 8-10 years. A Patrick Lesec Selection, various American importers, including Stacole Fine Wines, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 998-0039, Classic Wines, Boston, MA; tel. (617) 469-5799, Fine Vines LLC, Maywood, IL; tel. (708) 343-5901, T. Edwards Wines, New York, NY; tel. (212) 233-1004, and Associated Wine Distributors, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-8048