Paul Autard Cote Ronde Chateauneuf du Pape 2005
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- Winery:
- Domaine Paul Autard
- Varietal:
- Bordeaux Blend
- Region:
- France > Rhone Valley > Southern Rhône > Châteauneuf-du-pape
- Type:
- Red Wine
- Drink Dates:
- Drink Now - 2020
- UPC:
- 20755
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What to Expect
The Grand Vin of the Southern Rhone Valley, Châteauneuf is perhaps the quintessential blended wine. With 13 varieties of grapes allowed, 15 if you included both the light and dark skinned varieties of Grenache and Picpoul, each winemaker has the ability to craft a unique and distinct interpretation of the soils and climates of the region. While few producers use all or even most of the 13 varieties, most rely on Grenache to form the heart and soul of their wines. These are rather big and distinctly warm climate wines that are rich with alcohol. The tannins of Grenache are modest, so many of these wines require little aging to be enjoyed; yet many can improve over the course of a decade. Typically one finds rich strawberry and red cherry tones in Châteauneuf with complicating notes of herbs and lavender, frequently referred to as "garrigue". There are frequently notes of game, leather and tar, typical of Syrah and Mourvedre - two other important components of many wines.
Winemakers Notes
Ruby-red. Remarkably expressive bouquet of musky plum, cherry, lavender, rose oil and cured tobacco. Dense and chewy, with deeply concentrated cherry and dark berry flavors; exotic spice notes build with air. Finishes impressively deep and rich, with firm tannins supporting the intense cherry/berry fruit. Serious stuff, and built for the long haul.
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JJ Buckley
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The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee La Cote Ronde is undeniably the best wine Autard has made since the 1998 rendition of this cuvee. This got a big "Wow!" when I smelled it. A stunning nose of black truffles, melted licorice, blackberries, and sweet ... Robert Parker. A Proprietary Blend wine from Rhone in France. 2005 Paul Autard Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee la Cote Ronde 750ml
March 2009
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