The limited, 100-case cuvee of 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Lea Conti is a heady, intense concoction of kirsch liqueur intermixed with melted licorice and smoke. Full-bodied, with loads of licorice, moderate tannin, and a sweet, expansive fleshiness, it should last until 2015-2016.
An Alain Corcia Selection, various American importers, including Charmer Industries, NY; tel. (718) 726-2500, Southern Wine and Spirits, CA; tel. (510) 487-3332, Premier Wines, CA; tel. (510) 237-6284,and Calvert Woodley Wines, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-4400; and Parliament Wines, Atlantic City, NJ; tel. (609) 348-1100