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Celebrate Bastille Day with EWS

“In the case of 2005, we are dealing with one of the great ageworthy Rhône Valley vintages of the past 30 years.”

Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, Issue 136

“From top to bottom, 2005 is a vintage for seasoned Rhône lovers to stock up on and for novices to seriously consider as the building block of a cellar.”

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, November 15, 2007 issue

        Perhaps the ultimate testament to the high quality of 2005 Chateauneuf-du-Pape is the sheer number of producers who made first-rate wine.  In our opinion, the high scores and more importantly, the extravagant praise the top wines garnered from wine critics is fully justified by what we’ve tasted.  Quite simply, we love the vintage. 

        Concentrated, complex, ripe, spicy, balanced, and built for the long haul, the best 2005 Chateauneuf-du-Papes are thrilling wines.  EWS has assembled 13 of the finest examples for your tasting pleasure.  These include: La Barroche “Fiancee” (91+WA,  93+IWC,  94WS)  •  Beaucastel (94+WA,  94IWC,  96WS)  •  Beaurenard “Boisrenard” (92+WA,  94IWC,  96WS)  •  Charvin (93WA,  94IWC,  94WS)  •  Clos des Papes (95WA,  95IWC,  98WS - Wine Spectator’s “Wine of the Year”!)  •  Clos du Caillou Reserve (95WA,  96IWC,  97WS)  •  Janasse “Chaupin” (94WA,  94IWC,  96WS)  •  Milliere “Vieilles Vignes” (92+WA,  92+IWC - amazing inexpensive bargain)  •  Pegau “Cuvée Reservée” (92-94WA,  95IWC,  94WS)  •  P. Usseglio “Deux Freres” (95+WA,  96IWC,  97WS - sells for the cost of this tasting!) )  •  CuvéeVatican “Sixtine Reserve” (92+WA,  92+IWC,  94WS)  •  Le Vieux Donjon (92+WA,  94IWC,  95WS)  •  Vieux Telegraphe “La Crau” (95+WA,  93IWC,  95WS)