What's a candidate for the wine of the vintage, the sensational 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a sunny, Provencal, sexy and incredibly full-bodied beauty. With a still youthful ruby color, a big mid-palate, sweet tannin and tons of decadent aromas of currants, black cherries, garrigue, chocolate and spiced meats, this blockbuster Chateauneuf du Pape delivers incredible intensity and flavor (it's over 16% alcohol), yet stays lively, graceful and seamless.

Jeb Dunnuck - Wine Advocate (99)