2005 Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Chaupin Rouge
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The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Chaupin is one of the candidates for Chateauneuf du Pape of the vintage. Tasting like the essence of kirsch liqueur intermixed with licorice, flowers, and sandy Mediterranean breeze elements, the wine has phenomenal intensity, huge body, and richness, but crisp acids and moderately high tannins. Most vintages of Chaupin today have been among the sexiest of the Janasse Chateauneuf du Papes, but this one will require patience from its purchasers. I would envision the 2005 Chaupin needing 4-5 years of cellaring and keeping for 20-25 years. Over the last decade Domaine de la Janasse has become one of the half dozen or so finest estates in Chateauneuf du Pape. However, they also produce an impressive range of Cotes du Rhones. This was also one of the few dozen or so estates that had exceptional success in 2003, a challenging vintage but, for those who did it right, some monumental wines. Proprietor Christophe Sabon compares 2004 with 1999, but with slightly more fruit and power. Drink 2011-2032 -RP
WA94.96