Paul Avril Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2005

Paul Avril Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2005
"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's terrific today with a short decant and will keep for another decade." -Jeb Dunnuck (10/2017)
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