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9.6

The ambitious 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape evokes a savory aromatic profile that’s defined by earthy scents, tobacco, cured meat, dried blackberry, crushed rocks and leather. Fleshy and forward, the 2005 shows much more evolution than the 2007 does on this encounter. Fine-grained and perfectly integrated tannins structure this outstanding Clos des Papes, comfortably placing it among the wines of the vintage. (Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous, June 2024)
— 12 days ago

Taavi Davies

9.0

I would not have dared to drink this so young — but it was delicious, fresh & complex, — 3 months ago

Ally K

9.5

AK - 4.5
CK - 4.5 — 4 months ago

Will Surridge

9.3

Dry and Smokey - very nice! — 4 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Blend of Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). Medium ruby/garnet color with a slight brick colored rim. Aromas and flavors of dried cherries, currants, boysenberries and blueberries with notes of orange zest, graphite and violets. Pleasant long finish. Soft tannins and creamy/velvety texture. Extremely well balanced. Silky tannins. Aging gracefully. — 2 months ago

Joe DAscoli

9.2

Solid. Needed something salty and sharp to shine — 3 months ago

Thomas Ryan

8.9

Solid Kirkland signature — 12 days ago

Tor Kenward

9.5

Defines that appellation on a high note. — 2 months ago

Tom Heckert

9.1

Tart cherry with smoke and leather notes. Opens up nicely. Paired with strip steaks. — 3 months ago

Brad Kalish

9.6

J/h. Decanted 4 hrs. Still too young — 5 months ago