From the outstanding 2003 vintage and scoring 95100 parker points a great 2003 that is aging at a glacial pace the 2003 cuvee du vatican chateauneuf du pape reserve sixtine is a blend of 50 grenache 30 syrah 10 mourvedre and the rest assorted varieties aged in 30 new barrel and the balance in foudre it certainly possesses a modern slant yet easily holds on to its southern rhone roots youthful and lively with big black currant steak tartar white chocolate truffle and graphite on