2004 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape
Vineyard: Clos des Papes
Price: $69.99- $74.95
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Style: Red Wine
Region: France
Other Vintages: 2009 2005 2002 2000 1995 1990
Drink By 2006
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2006 - #11! "Amazingly refined, with a pure, silky current of raspberry ganache and cassis flavors that glides along supple tannins. Hints of mocha, mineral and garrigue check in on the long, pure finish. Has serious structure for the long haul. All about balance and finesse. Drink now through 2030." -Wine Spectator The 2004 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape is a surprisingly powerful wine that actually came in at alcohol levels equivalent to the 2003 (both 15.3%.) The...
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  • International Wine Cellar
    Deep ruby. Pungent spice and floral notes accent bright red berry and cherry aromas. Deep, fleshy and sweet, with musky underbrush and garrigue adding complexity to the bright, intense red berry flavors. Very rich, in fact one of the more powerful wines of the vintage, with excellent depth and sweetness. The finish is chewy and strikingly long. Avril compares this one to 1995 in quality.
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