* Eye : Deep dark red.
* Nose : Spices and mature red fruits.
* Palate : Round tannins with powerful complexity. A rich unctuous wine with notes of mature plums, hazelnuts and red fruits.
* Overall : Very rich wine full of harmony and balance.
Robert Parker 88 points - The deep ruby/purple-tinged 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape offers expressive notes of kirsch liqueur, licorice, herbs, meats, and spice. This fleshy effort should drink nicely for 7-10 years. (Feb 2007)
Wine Spectator 88 points - Starts off showing mature dried currant, cedar and garrigue notes before gaining a fresher profile on the finish, with silky black cherry and mineral notes supported by fresh acidity. Drink now through 2014. 25,000 cases made. –JM (Feb 28 2009)
