Xavier Vins - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Anonyme 2005
The Cuvée Anonyme, from the splendid 2005 vintage, reveals the full range of a great Châteauneuf-du-Pape with its aromas of red and black fruits, its spicy notes, the scents of the garrigue, and its briny character imparted by the old Grenache vines. The elegance of the tannins allows this beautifully balanced wine to be enjoyed now; it will reach its peak in two to three years and will remain at its best 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 color
Nose
with notes of red and black berries, spices, and Mediterranean scrub
Palate
Prominent yet elegant tannins, with a beautiful minerality derived from the mineral salts "drawn up" from the depths of the soil by the old Grenache vines
Serve
at 15-16°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
High point
2015
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
This wine pairs equally well with refined dishes and heartier fare. Here are a few culinary suggestions to pair with this fine wine: rib of beef grilled over vine shoots, veal Marengo, duck with olives or roasted with figs, wild boar stew, pigeon salmis, seven-hour lamb, rack of lamb with sun-dried tomatoes, veal kidneys and sweetbreads, beef stew, hare stew, and of course various strong cheeses (Maroilles, Livarot...)
Decanter
Rated property Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated: Recommended