2005, Domaine Paul Avril, CLOS DES PAPES, RougeA blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvdre, 10% Syrah and other permitted varieties. This wine is now totally at peace with itself. It is very fine and well balanced with great freshness. Raspberries, lavender and sweet spice emerge from the very elegant and super smooth classy wine. Jo Charvill at the domaine June 2026 The 2005 Chteauneuf du Pape is elegance personified, opening with dried herbs, cassis, tobacco and forest floor, complex but without any

96+ Colin Hay

Wonderful young wine with a terrific future

and pencil shavings

93-95 Neal Martin

all the planets are aligned

with a bright core of fruit

though of course these days maturity is more complete and selection even more rigorous than was the case two decades ago

The 2020 is the smallest production since 2000 with an equivalent of 35

charcoal slate character

understated Domaine de Cambes that is all charm

This wine remains focused and tight with wild berry

while maintaining his overall