183. Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres 2003 Southern Rhone “The limited cuvee 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres, which is aged 40% in tank and 60% in one-, two-, and three-year-old barrels as well as large demi-muids, is essentially the same as Mon Aieul, but additional press wine is added. This beefs the wine up to an even more extraordinarily concentrated character. This is another of the Chateauneuf du Papes of the vintage, a wine of remarkable length and prodigious levels of richness. It is no wimpy wine at 16.5% alcohol, but you would never know that from tasting it. Dense purple to the rim, with a huge nose of scorched earth, blackberry and blueberry liqueur, creme de cassis, roasted meat juices, and a hint of Provencal herbs interwoven with licorice and a touch of balsamic, it is voluptuously textured, with striking body, low acidity, and amazing concentration. This fabulous bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape should drink well for 20+ years.” R. Parker, 98 pts. 02/06 6 bottles (owc) $750-1,000 184. Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres 2005 Southern Rhone “The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres, which is aged in one-, two-, and three-year-old small barrels and larger demimuids, is 100% Grenache in 2005. Dense purple to the rim, the wine displays superb concentration, with notes of creosote, blackberry, coffee, pepper, earth, meats, and smoke. A wine of massive intensity, fabulous purity, and a thick, unctuous texture, the tannins do kick in at the end, so this wine will probably require 5-7 years of bottle age and drink well for close to three decades. It does have the requisite concentration to balance out the wine’s structure.” R. Parker, 95+ pts. 10/07 6 bottles (owc) $425-600 185. Didier Dageneau Pur Sang Fume de Pouilly 2005 Loire 6 bottles $425-600 185A. P. Delesvaux Coteaux de Layon Selection de Grains Nobles 1999 Loire 6 (500 ml) bottles $300-450 186. Trimbach Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile 375eme Anniversaire 2001 Alsace 6 bottles (oc) $350-500 187. Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montalcino 25th Anniversary 2000 Umbria R. Parker, 97 pts. 04/04 6 bottles (owc) $425-575
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188. Castelgiocondo (Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi) Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1997 Tuscany 12 bottles (owc) $1,200-1,400 189. Fanti Brunello di Montalcino 1999 Tuscany “A magnificent wine that shows massive structure yet loads of finesse. Dark-colored, with incredible aromas of blackberries, treacle tart and smoke. Almost meaty. Full-bodied, with fantastic silky and rich tannins. Goes on and on. Fanti is now one of the greatest producers of Brunello thanks to the help of consulting enologist Stefano Chioccioli. Best after 2008. 3,080 cases made.” Wine Spectator, 98 pts. Issue 05/15/04 6 bottles (oc) $350-500 190. Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico 2001 Campania “Bold and structured red. Dark color; black licorice, raspberry and mineral character and hints of dried flowers; full-bodied, with spicy fruit and undertones of black pepper. Chewy finish. This is fantastic. Best after 2007. 5,000 cases made.” –JS Wine Spectator 94 pts. 02/29/04 12 bottles $600-900 191. Fontodi Flaccianello 2001 Tuscany “Monumental, with masses of blackberry, coffee, berry and cherry aromas. Full-bodied, with layers of ripe tannins. Goes on and on. Builds on the palate. I have never tasted a greater wine from here. Better than 1997. Best after 2007. 4,000 cases made.” –JS Wine Spectator, 97 pts. Issue 10/31/04 6 bottles $400-550 192. Gaja Sori Tilden 1990 Piedmont 1 bottle $250-400 193. Gaja Sperss 1997 Piedmont 3 bottles $800-1,200 194. Bruno Giacosa Barolo Riserva Le Rocche del Falletto di Serralunga d’Alba 2001 Piedmont 12 bottles (owc) $2,400-3,600