2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee du Quet
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The 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Quet opens with a beguiling minty streak accompanied by dried red fruits, subtle tobacco and a flicker of dried olive. Crushed rocks add another layer. Full-bodied, powerful and concentrated, the 2005 is wrapped around firm tannins that provide solid overall structure, but take away some of its elegance. This is a hedonistic treat made in a blockbuster style, but shows tidy overall balance. If you own well-stored bottles, enjoy them over the next five years.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Mourvèdre, the 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee du Quet is also gorgeous, with tons of dark fruits, roasted meats, licorice and asphalt/tar like nuances on the nose. Big, full-bodied, deeply concentrated and still youthful, this is another awesome cuvee from this estate.
The 2005 Mas de Boislauzon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Quet shows pure, clean Grenache fruit notes of raspberry, licorice and herbs de provence. With air, this shows more garrigue, herb and underbrush notes and almost has a sappy steminess to the texture. It's medium to full bodied with ripe fruit, nice texture and a tannic, long finish.
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro
Red
Dry