2005 Chateauneuf du Pape

One of the most age-worthy cuvees in the appellation, Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe’s 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape was gorgeous on this occasion, showing classic iodine, seaweed and peppery herbs intermixed with layers of sweet currant, plum and blackberry fruits. Full-bodied, powerful and ripe, with a still youthful profile, this beauty won’t hit full maturity for another 3-4 years, and should hold for a decade or more after that. Feb 2015, www.robertparker.com

Jeb Dunnuck    Score: 95/100