Professional Reviews
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Wine Spectator
93
Really packed, with lush layers of blackberry ganache and currant confiture, this just pumps out velvety fruit backed by a racy minerality and a range of exotic spices in the background. Long, pure and deftly balanced through the finish. Drink now through 2027.
(11/2007)
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
92
Looking at the traditional cuvee, the 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape is still ruby/opaque in color, with hints of purple at the center. A blend of 80% Grenache and 10% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre that was mostly destemmed and brought up in 80% foudre and 20% in barrels (one-third of which were new), it yields gorgeous notes of cassis, sweet blackberries, wild herbs, licorice and subtle garrigue on the nose. This is followed by a pure, elegant and full-bodied Châteauneuf du Pape that has fabulous fruit and texture, good freshness and a clean finish. I’d be thrilled to have a case in the cellar. (JD)
(02/2015)
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Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
92
Dark purple. Highly complex aromas of smoky dark berries, kirsch and dried flowers, with a slow-building dark chocolate quality adding depth. Deep, chewy and sweet, offering lush blackberry and cassis flavors, velvety tannins and outstanding finishing thrust. This displays noteworthy power for a "basic" wine.
(01/2008)
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