Clos St. Michel "Cuvee Reservee" Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2005

Deep red.

Cherry jam, clay/earth, garrigue, iron and brown spices.

Broad and round in the mouth, slight textural sweetness. Deep spicy cherry, earth and herb spice flavors. Decent length. No new oak showing. Very pleasant stuff. Medicinal herb finish.

Day 4 - Another killer nose. Not nearly as concentrated as CdP or Usseglio, but possibly the smart buy in a cash strapped world.


$28, 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 30% Mourvedre