91
Wine Spectator
Elegant for the vintage, with a silky texture to
the raspberry, boysenberry and plum fruit, all layered with sweet
spice, mesquite and fruitcake notes. Has a long, supple finish.
Drink now through '20. |
90
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Tradition (50% Grenache,
31% Syrah, and the rest Mourvedre and Cinsault) exhibits a deep
ruby/purple color along with a gorgeously sweet perfume of cassis,
black cherries, smoke, roasted herbs, and licorice. It is soft,
round, full-bodied, opulent, and accessible, which is somewhat out
of character for this virile/masculine and tannic vintage. The 2005
Tradition should drink beautifully for 10-15 years. |