Elio Altare, Langhe Villa other_regions the 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape

the 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Etienne Gonnet comes mostly from the La Crau lieu-dit and was aged 18 months in 1-year-old barrels

Painful to drink

Still a deep ruby color that displays only a touch of lightening at the rim and that impression of youthfulness is reinforced by the distinctly earthy nose that exhibits moderate secondary development but certainly no sous bois

all surrounded by jammy flavors of cherry confit and blackberry marmalade

somber and animale suffused aromas of dark pinot fruit that precedes rich

Elio Altare, Langhe Villa other_regions the 2005 Châteauneuf du PapeSpicy aromas of new oak greet the nose, while cherry, leather and tar flavors grace the palate. Broad and muscular, with sharp tannins on the finish. Barbera and Nebbiolo. Drink now through 2017. 416 cases made. BS