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<H1>Domaine du Pere Caboche La Mirande Chateauneuf du Pape 2005 -- Wine Sense Shopping Cart</H1>
<B>$28.99</B>
-- <I>90 points Robert Parker</I>
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<p>Robert Parker "Something new from the mayor is a cuvee sold only in France, the 2005 La Mirande, which actually is outstanding and seemingly more structured and tannic than his other two cuvees that are commercialized throughout the world. It is dark ruby and reveals plenty of black cherry and currant fruit along with hints of fig, licorice, and smoke. It is a beautiful wine, but it could require 1-2 years of cellaring and in this case, would last up to a decade. The charismatic mayor of Chateauneuf du Pape, Jean-Pierre Boisson, bottles early and makes some of the most delicious and alluring wines of the appellation. They are not meant for long-term aging, but rather to be drunk in their first 5-8 years of life. Hence, these were all in bottle when I tasted them. Don’t expect much color, but that belies the sweetness and richness of fruit in the wines."</p>
<p><strong>Cheese Pairings: </strong>Brillat-Savarin, Bucherondin, Camembert, MouCo</p>
<p><strong>Food Pairings: </strong>Game, Duck, Beef</p>
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<LI>Vintage: 2005
<LI>Region: Chateauneuf du Pape, France
<LI>Organic: No
<LI>Rating: 90
<LI>Lifespan: Drink through 2017
<LI>Grape: Blend
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