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

Firm and long

This is notably finer than the old vines cuvée if not quite a long or concentrated

The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins

Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque 2008 reminds me somewhat of the grace of the exceptional 1995

Duemani, Suisassi Vintage:2008 the 2005 Châteauneuf du PapeShows opulent aromas of raspberry and blackberry, with a hint of earth. Full bodied, soft and velvety, with a vanilla, chocolate and berry aftertaste. Delicious already. This is a new Syrah from the estate of Lucca dAttoma and Elena Celli. Not imported into the U. S. Best after 2009. 170 cases made. JS