The profound 1995 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins exhibits a dense saturated plum/garnet color as well as an intense nose of roasted meats, beef blood, plum, cherry, and blackberry liqueur, truffle, and spice box. It is enormously constituted, with massive quantities of fruit, extract, and glycerin. The alcohol must be at least 15%, but it is beautifully integrated and largely hidden by the wine's wealth of fruit and concentration.
Anticipated maturity: 2002-2030.
WA: 95
