This lush beauty really tames the rugged structure of the vintage offering gorgeous boysenberry and raspberry confiture layered with mocha Turkish coffee licorice and fig paste notes. The long finish has great grip though it's remarkably well-embedded allowing the exotic spice notes to linger beautifully. Best from 2010 through 2030. 1665 cases made. –JM

While I have some concerns with the tannin in the classic cuvee, I’ve no such reservations with the 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Boisrenard and it’s a gorgeous wine that’s still young and vibrant. Cassis, licorice, sweet oak, menthol and spice and all emerge here, and it’s full-bodied, big-boned and structured, with a balancing amount of fruit and texture. Give this beauty another year or three and enjoy bottles through 2030. - Jeb Dunnuck