Wine Advocate 94 pts

The 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Quartz is beautiful as well, with complex garrigue, spiced meats, bouquet garni and pepper emerging from the glass. It has a full-bodied, open, sexy and yet concentrated feel on the palate, and I love its overall purity of fruit. While it’s more evolved than the 2001, it should cruise for another couple of years, although certainly, there is no reason to hold off.

Vinous 94 pts

Component #l, all grenache: Medium ruby. Cassis, roasted plum andanimal fur on the nose. Fat and round, with moderate acidity. Finishes witha note of sappy kirsch and substantial tannins. #2, grenache from classicgalets roules: Medium ruby. Classic, perfumed Chateauneuf du Papearomas of red fruits, leather and game. Great sweetness and density in themouth; a distinct step up from the first sample in texture andconcentration. Really lovely mouthcoating flavors of black fruits andunderbrush. Finishes with fine tannins and great persistence. This wouldmake a great wine on its own. #3, syrah aging in a new foudre: Saturateddark ruby to the rim. Very sweet, superripe, distinctly wild nose combinescassis, violet, game and pepper. Hugely sweet and chewy, with wonderfulfat for the variety (14.5% alcohol!) and great sauvage syrah character. Thisshould make a superb blend.