Xavier Vins - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Anonyme 2005
The Cuvée Anonyme, in the splendid 2005 vintage, reveals the full range of a great Châteauneuf-du-Pape with its aromas of red and black fruits, spicy notes, scents of garrigue, and a salty touch provided by the old Grenache vines. The elegance of the tannins means that this beautifully balanced wine can be enjoyed today, but it will reach its peak in two to three years and will remain strong for at least ten years. A cuvée that ranks among the great Châteauneuf-du-Papes in a superb vintage!
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Eye
deep ruby red color
Nose
on red and black fruits, spices, garrigue
Mouth
well-presented but elegant tannins, beautiful salinity due to mineral salts "brought up" from the depths of the terroir by the old Grenache vines
Serve
at 15-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2012
Apogee
2015
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
This wine pairs well with both refined dishes and more rustic fare. Here are a few culinary ideas to accompany this great wine: grilled rib of beef on vine shoots, veal Marengo, duck with olives or roast duck with figs, wild boar stew, pigeon salmis, 7-hour lamb, rack of lamb with sun-dried tomatoes, veal kidneys and sweetbreads, beef stew, hare stew, and of course a variety of strong cheeses (Maroilles, Livarot, etc.).
Decanter
Rated domain Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Rated Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated Recommended
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