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2000 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve des Celestins

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Profound and mature, the 2000 Réserve des Célestins offers dried fig, leather, and Provençal herbs, with soft tannins and expansive depth. A legendary vintage, now in full bloom. A rare, soulful Châteauneuf with extraordinary complexity.

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Cellared at 55°F & 70% Humidity

Critic Reviews
97

Looks browning and tired, but smells raw and untamed, with a powerful core of braised chestnut, flint, currant paste, bittersweet cocoa and brick dust. The long, grip-filled finish echoes with blood sausage, cedar and prune. Despite its power, the riveting acidity keeps this focused and driven. Drink now through 2026.

Wine Spectator
96

The 2000 Réserve des Célestins has perfumed and expressive aromatics of garrigue, spice, tapenade, leather and earth that lead into a full bodied, rich palate. The wine has a great texture, impeccable balance and has a long finish. While still a youngster, this is very approachable now.

Jeb Dunnuck
94

The 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins has notes of sweaty saddle leather, roasted meats, dried Provencal herbs, and plenty of kirsch and black currant. Big and fleshy, with a hint of balsamic vinegar, and oodles of complexity and richness, it is no doubt controversial because it is so extreme in its aromas and flavors. But I love it. While I don’t think it’s one of Bonneau’s most noteworthy achievements, it is certainly a powerful 2000 that will evolve for another 15-20 years.

Robert Parker
The Estate

Henri Bonneau, one of the most legendary figures in Rhône Valley winemaking, was known for crafting some of the most revered Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. The estate, established generations ago, gained worldwide acclaim under his meticulous care and uncompromising standards. Even after his passing, the family continues to uphold his legacy, producing wines that embody tradition and extraordinary depth.

1999 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve des Celestins 1999
1999
1999

Iconic, complex, age-worthy vintage

The 1999 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape experienced a warm growing season with some late-season rainfall, resulting in wines with ripe fruit and balanced structure. Henri Bonneau, known for his meticulous and traditional winemaking, crafted a Réserve des Célestins that captures both the vintage’s charm and the estate’s hallmark complexity. This vintage offers a blend of approachability and incredible aging potential.

2000 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve des Celestins 2000
2000
2000

Warm Year, Legendary Southern Depth

A ripe, warm vintage yielded dense fruit, dried herbs, and exotic spice. Bonneau’s iconic style shows old-vine concentration and savory complexity. A legendary, long-lived Rhône red.

2018 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve des Celestins 2018
2018
2018

Balanced Year, Layered Southern Elegance

A balanced vintage offered freshness and complexity. Bonneau’s signature wine shows spice, garrigue, and vibrant aging potential. A nuanced, terroir-driven Rhône classic.

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