Reviews & Scores
The nose of the 2000 was forward and sexy, still possessing a bit of a carefree, teenage side. The nose was quite sweet by Clos Ste. Hune's standards with lots of pineapple, lychee, musk, petrol, minerals and citrus. With time and air, its sweetness did level out, but Ray was quick to call it 'juvenile' although he still found it extraordinary. There were nice supplements of bread crust and gingerbread. The palate was very citrusy, a bit youthful and shut down at first, and there were lots of mineral and wood flavors on its finish to complement its long acidity. The wine reeked of potential, and the wine continued to open more and more in the mouth with time, with exotic tea flavors emerging. Its acidity was something special. - JK
JK96+November 2005
Superripe yet stony aromas of pineapple, lime, vanilla and coconut. Deep, large-scaled, very ripe and thoroughly dry (2.3 grams r.s. per liter), with penetrating flavors of crystallized grapefruit and pineapple and a repeating note of coconut. Like an essence of stone, with brisk acids giving the wine superb verve. Still an infant and built for long life. - VM
VM95December 2003
The 2000 Clos Ste.-Hune has intense mineral and herbal tea aromas that give way to a powerful, yet backward flavor profile, densely packed with liquid minerals, spices, smoke, quinine, and candied lime. For those willing to wait, this medium to full-bodied Riesling should rival some of the greatest Clos Ste.-Hunes produced. - WA
WA94December 2001