Châteauneuf du Pape, 2005

Name: Châteauneuf du Pape
Brand: Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe
Price: 1246.25 GBP

Available Vintages

all 1994 1998 2000 2005 2007 2009 2010 2012 2014

justerini & brooks tasting note

A 65% Grenache 15% Mourvèdre 10% Syrah blend including Cinsault and small proportions of the other permitted varieties. A different profile to the 2004, less svelte but more power. This shows vast concentration together with a plethora of blackberry, cherry, sloe and raspberry fruit, this has real brightness and freshness to it combined with muscle and grip. This will make a fantastic long haul wine.

critic reviews

93/100Josh Raynolds,Vinous

Deep, bright red. Explosively perfumed nose offers seductive raspberry, kirsch and floral scents, with a suave mineral underpinning. Extremely fresh, with precise red fruit and floral pastille flavors strongly reminiscent of a broad-shouldered pinot noir. Finishes with outstanding clarity, sweetness and persistence.

date of review 01/2008