From the outstanding 2001 vintage and scoring 93100 parker points the 2001 chateauneuf du pape la crau is gorgeous structured impressive full bodied and backward with great depth purity and heady aromatics this 20 000 case blend of 60 grenache 15 mourvedre 10 syrah and 15 miscellaneous amounts of the other permitted varietals will easily rival the 1998 a deep rubypurple tinged color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of salty sea breezes seaweed melted licorice kirsch liqueu