The first vintage for this special cuvee, the 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Renaissance is a beefy, meaty Chateauneuf that's made from 70% Grenache and 30% Mourvedre that was raised all in old foudre. Full-bodied, decadent and downright sexy on the palate, it has ample dark fruits, pepper, bloody meats, porcini and licorice aromas and flavors. It's fully mature, yet has the density and fruit to hold nicely going forward. - Jeb Dunnuck