it could be enjoyed after only 5-ish or so years
precise and concentrated middle weight flavors that also evidence a sleek muscularity to the lingering
rich and classically-styled efforts that scream Gigondas
white peach and sea breeze that are trimmed in softly exotic nuances
as well as a lightly peppery edge
Tardieu-Laurent, Chateauneuf-du-Pape other_regions_australia it could be enjoyed afterThe 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape, which is about 80% Grenache and the rest Syrah and Mourvedre, has a deep ruby purple color and a sweet nose of creme de cassis, kirsch liqueur, licorice, Provencal herbs, and toasty oak. The wine is modern styled, full bodied, but has good acidity and enough tannin to suggest 2 4 years of cellaring is warranted. It should keep for 12 15 years. Michel Tardieu, who has exceptional knowledge about some of the finest