Chateauneuf du Pape 2005 . Clos des Papes, P. Avril . 1nl. Bottle (2). ... (Total: 2 Btls. )

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Chateauneuf du Pape 2005
Clos des Papes, P. Avril
1nl
Bottle (2)

"The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape has a deep ruby/purple color, identical alcohol to the 2006, and the same pH, but it is a much more tannic wine and the acids seem slightly more elevated, even though the analysis says they are not. A complex nose of resiny pine forest notes intermixed with black raspberry, sweet kirsch, licorice and lavender jumps from the glass of this deep ruby/purple-colored wine. Full-bodied, powerful, rich, and tannic, this wine begs for 4-5 years of bottle age and should keep for 25+ years. In short, you can’t go wrong with either of these vintages, although the 2006 will provide more up-front charm, and the window for drinking it will be just as long as the 2005. Patience will be required for the 2005." (95 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #173, Oct. 2007)

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