2005 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape

Proprietary Blend - 3L
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REVIEWS

WS 98 JD 96 WA 94 JR 93
WS 98

Wine Spectator, December 2007

Really tight now, but packed with dark fig, currant, espresso, licorice and chocolate notes. Superfleshy but seriously structured, there's layer after layer of sweet spice, fruit and minerality pumping through the finish...
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, October 2017

As a comparison to the 2015, Paul-Vincent pulled out a 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape which is a vintage he finds comparable. I can’t disagree with him that wines show similar characters today, however, the 2005 was much more...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2015

Hitting a natural 15.5% alcohol, Paul-Vincent’s 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape is decidedly more elegant and finesse-styled now than it was on release, where it was more dominated by its tannic structure. Still a youthful ruby...
JR 93

Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages, October 2014

Mid crimson. Closed, vaguely mossy nose. Lots of substance and gaminess but not yet ready. Introvert and still chewy. All potential rather than reality. (18/20)

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country France
Region Rhone
Sub-region Southern Rhone
Appellation Chateauneuf du Pape
Vintage 2005
Size 3L