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Clos Des Papes 2005 (750ML)

$119.89
SKU:
CNPCLPAPA5B
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Vintage:
2005
Format:
750ML
Region:
Southern Rhone
Appellation:
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Stock Status:
In Stock
ABV:
14.5%

Critic Scores, Reviews & Descriptions

98 WS / 97 DE / 96 JD / 95 WA / 95 VM

#1 Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2007

Really tight now, but packed with dark fig, currant, espresso, licorice and chocolate notes. Superfleshy but seriously structured, theres layer after layer of sweet spice, fruit and minerality pumping through the finish, with lots of latent depth and power. Far more backward than the 2003 or 2004 on release, but since this red typically puts on weight as it ages, it should be a monster- la the 1990--when it reaches its peak. Best from 2009 through 2030. 7,500 cases made. - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

A beautiful vintage in the southern Rhône, hot and dry, which produced wines of power and finesse. After 12 years of age this still displays some subtle plum fruit, but aromatically this is really turning towards forest floor and fresh earth. It is full-bodied and very rich on the palate, with sweet strawberry and plum fruit. A plump, autumnal Châteauneuf of real elegance and detail, with a long and satisfying finish. Drinking Window 2017 - 2030. Matt Walls, Decanter

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 opulent and powerful on release compared to the 2015 today. The 2005 is drinking beautifully and is just now starting to show secondary nuances. Spice-box, cedar, beautiful black (and some red) fruits and garrigue emerge from this beauty and it’s polished and elegant on the palate. It terrific today with a short decant and will keep for another decade. - Jeb Dunnuck

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 cant 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. — Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

Deep red. Explosively perfumed nose offers a profound bouquet of red and dark berries, licorice, incense and musky underbrush. Broad, palate-staining raspberry and blackcurrant flavors are enveloped in velvety tannins, with suave anise and Asian spices adding complexity. A huge but balanced-even graceful-wine, with a finish that refuses to let go of the palate. This remarkable young Chateauneuf has the sheer sex appeal to enjoy young but also possesses superb cellaring potential. I'd hold mine. — Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media

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