2005 Chateauneuf du Pape
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Bright ruby. Fresh red berries and cherry on the nose, with suave floral and mineral qualities adding interest. Open-knit red fruit preserve flavors are medium in weight and edge-free, finishing with good breadth and cling. This is ready to drink.
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Robert Parker
Robert Parker
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CS. Wonderfully exotic but delicate perfume. Elegant, dry, fresh. Savoury finish and great freshness. Tannins are present but already user-friendly. (JH)
The peppery, spicy 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape’s dark ruby color reveals some pink at the edge. It exhibits surprising softness for a year in which the tannin and acidity were noticeable in many wines. A resiny pine forest character interwoven with black cherry, plum, and balsam wood notes are followed by a medium-bodied, soft, approachable Chateauneuf to enjoy over the next 6-8 years. Importers: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173, and J & R Selections, Mt. Pleasant, MI; tel. (517) 772-3695
The peppery, spicy 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape’s dark ruby color reveals some pink at the edge. It exhibits surprising softness for a year in which the tannin and acidity were noticeable in many wines. A resiny pine forest character interwoven with black cherry, plum, and balsam wood notes are followed by a medium-bodied, soft, approachable Chateauneuf to enjoy over the next 6-8 years. Oct 2007, www.robertparker.com
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Cinsault
Red
Dry