2001 Cuvée du Vatican Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve Sixtine (France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape)

Not nearly as good as the 2000 Sixtine, I thought. Unlike the 2000 which has some nice balance, this wine seems a little off-kilter. The tannins were too pronounced and slightly drying, and although there is a bunch of dark blackberry fruit underneath, I don't think the fruit will outlive the tannins.