2004 M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac
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Always the more structured of the two releases, the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe Rac (100% Grenache) offers thrilling minerality in its licorice, dusty soils, smoked duck and kirsch liqueur-like aromas and flavors. Still youthful and focused, with medium to full-bodied richness, ample texture and solid underlying acidity and tannin, it will have at least another decade of longevity. Chapoutier’s single vineyard efforts are always some of the most impressive in a vintage, and 2004 is no exception.
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Medium red. Wild, pungent dark cherry and blackberry aromas, with strong tobacco and espresso accents. Deep and rich, with liqueur-like dark fruit flavors, powerful tannins and a meaty, sauvage quality building on the surprisingly sweet finish. A brooding, powerful example of the vintage and in need of cellar time.
Always the more structured of the two releases, the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe Rac (100% Grenache) offers thrilling minerality in its licorice, dusty soils, smoked duck and kirsch liqueur-like aromas and flavors. Still youthful and focused, with medium to full-bodied richness, ample texture and solid underlying acidity and tannin, it will have at least another decade of longevity. Feb 2014, www.robertparker.com