2003 Chateauneuf du Pape
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Ripe and drinking well, the 2003 Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape shows nice aromatics of plum, dark fruit, licorice, earth and spice notes. The palate is medium bodied, well balanced with ripe fruit, solid structure and noticeable, slightly drying tannins on the finish.
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The 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape (aged 50% in foudres, 35% in tank, and 15% in small barrels) shows superb quality with a big, sweet nose of tapenade, ground pepper, kirsch, blackberry, and licorice. The wine has great fruit, full body, tremendous density, and a layered, full-bodied palate with even a hint of truffle emerging. This wine should drink well for up to a decade. Importer: Elite Estates, Braintree, MA; tel. (781) 348-8000 and Wine Adventures, W. Des Moines, IA; tel. (515) 222-0866
Medium ruby color. Vibrant aromas of spicy red berries and rhubarb, with a touch of minerality. Here is another 2003 that betrays no overripe or stewed tones. At once sweet and lively on the palate, with red berry flavors given focus by firm but fine-grained tannins. Finishes with persistent fruit flavors and good grip.
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro
Red
Dry