Description
Chapoutier’s 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois is gorgeous, and while I’ve always preferred the Barbe Rac to this cuvee, I think the quality between the two is neck and neck. A blend of 100% Grenache that was vinified and aged all in concrete, this naked, raw expression of the variety gives up classic jammy dark fruits, toasted bread, garrigue, red licorice and sweet spice on the nose. Silky, refined and elegant, yet with full-bodied richness and tons of character, it’s a knockout bottle of Grenache to drink anytime over the coming 5-7 years.
- Alcohol %: 14.5%
- Decant Time: 2 hours
- Taste: Black fruits, Blackberry jam, Warm tannins, Toasted bread, Garrigue, Red licorice, Sweet spice
- Food Matching: Grilled lamb chops, Beef bourguignon, Mushroom risotto, Aged hard cheeses
- Grape Variety:
Grenache
: 100%,
Tasting note
2005年的沙普提亞十字布雅紅酒，是來自法國隆河著名產區的有機生物動力佳釀。酒色濃郁，散發出黑漿果和黑莓果醬的豐富香氣。口感豐滿，溫和的單寧賦予了這款酒數十年陳化的潛力。釀酒過程包括在混凝土罐中發酵和謹慎的陳年期，確保了格納殊葡萄的純粹表達。這款酒酒體飽滿，風味包括烤麵包、灌木香草、紅甘草和甜香料，是一款真正的感官享受。現在飲用或再窖藏幾年都是上佳選擇。
The 2005 M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf-du-Pape Croix de Bois Rouge is a testament to the art of winemaking. This organic and biodynamic wine, hailing from the renowned Rhone region of France, presents an intense red appearance and a nose rich with black fruits and blackberry jam. On the palate, it is unctuous and ample, boasting warm tannins that promise a wine with the potential to age gracefully for decades. The winemaking process, which includes vinification in concrete tanks and a careful ageing period, ensures a pure expression of Grenache. With a full-bodied richness and a flavour profile that includes toasted bread, garrigue, red licorice, and sweet spice, this wine is a true delight for the senses. Enjoy it now or let it evolve in the cellar for a few more years.
