2004 Chateauneuf du Pape
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The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape exhibits a deep ruby/purple color and a big, sweet, sexy nose of licorice, plum, fig, allspice, black currant, and raspberries. The wine is dense and rich, with supple tannins and shows surprisingly impressive concentration for this vintage. Drink it over the next 10-12 years. Readers have to distinguish between the negociant wines of Alain Jaume, which are under the label “Alain Jaume,” and his estate wines, which appear under the “Grand Veneur” label. In both cases the quality is extremely high and unlike many estates where prices have dramatically soared over recent vintages, Grand Veneur’s proprietor, Alain Jaume, continues to offer very fair value for the quality. Importer: Kysela Pere et Fils, Winchester, VA; tel. (540) 722-9228
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Jancis Robinson MW
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Dark red. Ripe dark berry aromas are fresh and quite sweet. Fruity and supple, with flavors of raspberry and strawberry preserve lifted by firm acids on the back. The virtually invisible tannins will not get in the way of enjoying this wine right now.
Full and very rich, quite open but obviously a heavy charge of ripe tannins underneath. Herbal, very but not ridiculously ripe. (JR)
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Cinsault
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Dry