Professional Reviews
Robert Parker
RP
96
"A big, rich and ripe wine, the tiny production 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Centenaire (80% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre and 5% Syrah) comes all from the Farguerol lieu-dit that’s located in the northwestern sector of the appellation. It offers a smorgasbord of Provencal aromas and flavors, with tons of sweet kirsch, roasted herbs, beef blood, black licorice and garrigue soaring from the glass."
Decanter
D
93
"This is 'similar to the '07 in terms of vintage, very warm,' says Fabrice Brunel. In the glass it still looks very young, deeply ruby red. Aromatically it's not the cleanest by today's standards, a little animal hint, slightly roasted, with a touch of benevolent decay in the background. Rounded, generous and juicy. The alcohol is quite raised here. Not the most complex but warming and long on the finish."
Wine Spectator
WS
96
"Richly layered, with currant paste, Black Forest cake, espresso, mesquite, date and incense notes. Ripe and lush, this is far more supple than most of its 2005 peers. The finish is long and dense, but very silky, with lingering notes of macerated fruit and black tea."
