1999 Henri Bonneau "Réserve de Célestins" Châteauneuf-du-Pape
SKU #1115500
96 points
Wine Spectator
***Collectibles*** Burly-edged tannins pump through this heavy-weight, with roasted chestnut, game, licorice, tar and stewed currant and prune fruit. Steel-plated finish thanks to the tannins, but look closely and you'll see a river of acidity pumping through, too. Drink now through 2025. (JM)
(6/2006)
95 points
Vinous
Bonneau’s 1999 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve des Celestins was utterly captivating right out of the bottle. It showed marvelous depth and richness at first, but then lost some intensity over several hours. A mélange of candied cherries, herbs and dried flowers lingered on the finish. (AG)
(6/2010)
93 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Interesting to plot the evolution of this wine in the glass. Captivating bouquet at first, tertiary scents, wild mushroom, animal fur, a touch of tar and cured meats, developing more dark chocolate aromas with time. The palate is medium-bodied with good acidity, notes of mulberry, game, tobacco and Provencal herbs that is all so exquisitely balanced and harmonious. It improves over the first 30 minutes but then takes its foot off the accelerator with time in the glass. Drink now-2018. (NM)
(7/2011)
