2004 Chateauneuf du Pape

The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape traditional cuvee is a blend of 75% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre and the balance a mix of other permitted varieties. Aged in a combination of concrete tanks, foudre and demi-muids, it is a classic, textbook effort that exudes garrigue, saddle leather, earth, underbrush and copious sweet red and black fruits. Medium-bodied, elegant and mature, it should be consumed over the coming handful of years. ||The first vintage where winemaker Nicolas Boiron was completely in charge, 2004 is a solid year for this estate and the wines show classic profiles across the board. In addition, this was the first vintage where they started to implement partial destemming. Wine Advocate.February, 2014

Jeb Dunnuck    Score: 89/100