From the outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 95100 parker points reminiscent of the 1995 the 2005 chateauneuf du pape is tight structured and backward with high acidity and tannin showing notes of blackcurrants black raspberry truffle damp earth and cedar with medium to full bodied richness and depth it needs another 3 5 years to reach the early stages of maturity at which point it will hold for another decade or more drink now 2040 this vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe s