Scoring 90100 parker points and from the outstanding 2005 vintage the 2005 chateauneuf du pape possesses a dark rubypurple color in addition to a classic provencal nose of roasted herbs ground pepper lavender balsam wood and kirsch this thick juicy full bodied chateauneuf reveals sweet tannin as well as tangy acidity it can be drunk now or cellared for 10 12 years drink now 2019 this vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessor