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<H1>2005 Chateauneuf du Pape La Tiare du Pape -- Skalli Family Wines Americas Shopping Cart</H1> <STRIKE>$39.00</STRIKE> $31.20 -- Famous wine from Rhone Valley, France <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/sfwa/images/cdp-red_med.jpg" ALIGN=right ALT="2005 Chateauneuf du Pape La Tiare du Pape" NAME="2005 Chateauneuf du Pape La Tiare du Pape" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> Five Wines to Buy Now and Cellar (Food and Wine, Jan 2008) Chateauuneuf-du-Pape 2005. "In 2005, temperatures in Chateuneuf-du-Pape were colder than in the previous two years, resulting in superb, beautifully structured wines that will require years to fully develop." TASTING NOTES This wine sparkles with hues of ruby red and violet tints. Aromas of blackberries, cherry and plum are accented by a hint of toasty vanilla. Flavors marry beauty and structure with notes of dried cranberry and almond. Rich and subtle tannins give fullness to this elegant and complex wine. Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the jewel and the roots of Maison Bouachon, established more than a century ago in the region of the summer papal residence. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Delicious with firm, salty cheeses, grilled sausages and tri-tip steak, also herb-crusted lamb chops CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE This is the most important appellation in the Southern Rhone, producing rich, spicy, full-bodied wines. In the 14th century, when Popes moved from Rome to Avignon, they spent summers in Châteauneuf du Pape, where still today there are ruins of the Popes’ castle. Pope John XXII is credited with the planting of the first papal vineyard called Chateauneuf-du-Pape. In honor of this legacy, this wine name is "La Tiare du Pape" meaning the Pope’s Crown. VINEYARDS Several kilometers to the north of Avignon, on the rocky, sun-scorched hills and terraces swept by the Mistral, is the famous vineyard of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Plots which are harvested for La Tiare du Pape are closely monitored throughout the year by our vineyard manager and oenologist, respecting the unique schedule of local conditions. The soil is comprised of clay and limestone mixed with round quartz stones. The Alpine diluvium (quartz stones) have a heat-regulating effect: they store up the heat of the day and return it during the night, contributing to a special ripening effect. GRAPE VARIETIES: From the 13 authorized grape varieties, 3 principle varieties are present: Grenache (60%), Syrah (30%) and Mourvèdre (approximately 7%), and other typical grape varieties (making up 3%, such as Counoise, Terret noir, Muscardin and Vaccarèse). WINEMAKING: Selection of parcels is very important: old Grenache (70 years old) and younger Grenache (30-40 years old) with ideal exposures and low yields. Grapes are harvested by hand and rigorously sorted. Each grape variety is vinified separately after total de-stemming. Long fermentation (3-4 weeks) is done with frequent pump-overs and daily control (analysis-tasting). Temperature is controlled in order to afford the optimum extraction of color and aromas. MATURATION We age the wine in French oak barrels for 12 months before blending. We also keep the wine in bottles for several months in our cellar, at cool temperatures and no light before release. <LI>SKU: CR05MB7 <LI>Apply my Wine Club Discounts!: No, I'm not a St. Supery Wine Club member; Yes, I'm a St. Supery Wine Club member Other products in the category <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Category2" TITLE="Maison Bouachon Rhone">Maison Bouachon Rhone</A>: <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Product2 TITLE="Chateauneuf-du-Pape "Dedication" 2003">Chateauneuf-du-Pape "Dedication" 2003</A> -- Best of Vintage Small Lot (micro-cuvee) <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Product15 TITLE="Cotes du Rhone Red 2006">Cotes du Rhone Red 2006</A> -- Cotes du Rhone Les Rabassieres Red <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Product5 TITLE="Gigondas 2003">Gigondas 2003</A> -- Red wine from Rhone Valley <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Product16 TITLE="Gigondas 2005">Gigondas 2005</A> -- Gigondas Syrah/Grenache 2005 <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Product7 TITLE="St. Joseph 2003 (Syrah)">St. Joseph 2003 (Syrah)</A> -- 100% Syrah <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Product10 TITLE="Tavel Rose 2007">Tavel Rose 2007</A> -- Quintessential Dry Rose from Rhone Valley <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Product6 TITLE="Vacqueyras 2005">Vacqueyras 2005</A> -- Vacqueyras Syrah/Grenache 2005 <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa/Product4 TITLE="White Chateauneuf du Pape 2004">White Chateauneuf du Pape 2004</A> -- 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape La Tiare du Pape White <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/sfwa" TITLE="Skalli Family Wines Americas Products">Skalli Family Wines Americas Products</A> <A HREF="http://www.sfwamericas.com">Skalli Family Wines Americas</A> Skalli Family Wines Americas <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="ecommerce software">ecommerce software</A> powered by Nexternal