Hermitage Cuvee Cathelin 2003 75cl

As I have indicated in previous reviews, Chave?s 2003 Hermitage Cuvee Cathelin merits a perfect score. I know several excellent tasters who think this is the single greatest wine they have ever tasted, and it is difficult to disagree. This was an extraordinary vintage at Chave, with outrageously high alcohols, but unbelievable balance. It is truly an individualistic, but profound vintage that transcends all tasting parameters. An amazing tour de force in winemaking, the inky/purple-colored 2003 Cuvee Cathelin exhibits a gorgeous perfume of black truffles, blackberries, cassis, licorice, cedar, pepper, and spice. It possesses remarkable concentration, a finish that lasts over a minute, and it is clearly one of the most monumental wines ever made in the world. This 125-case cuvee should last for 50+ years.