94 points Wine Spectator: "[$69 list] Has a gorgeous, silky mouthfeel, with a superb core of pure sweet fruit--cassis and raspberry ganache--that builds slowly through the dark spice and tobacco-filled finish. Has a suave, fine-grained structure. 450 cases made."
93 points Jeb Dunnuck (Wine Advocate): "More forward and textured, with a hedonistic slant, the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois (also 100% Grenache) gives up earthy, meaty notes of tobacco leaf, olive, rare steak and sweet black fruit on the nose. Full-bodied, rich and voluptuously textured.... (Feb 2014)"
93 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Medium red. Explosive red berry aromas are utterly room-filling, which is no surprise as this packs 16% alcohol. Pure, lush and uncommonly sweet, with a viscous texture but surprisingly lively raspberry and strawberry preserve flavors. Finishes lush and velvety, with a clinging raspberry tone and no obvious tannins. This got no wood treatment at all. (Jan/Feb 2007)"
93 points Jeb Dunnuck (Wine Advocate): "More forward and textured, with a hedonistic slant, the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois (also 100% Grenache) gives up earthy, meaty notes of tobacco leaf, olive, rare steak and sweet black fruit on the nose. Full-bodied, rich and voluptuously textured.... (Feb 2014)"
93 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Medium red. Explosive red berry aromas are utterly room-filling, which is no surprise as this packs 16% alcohol. Pure, lush and uncommonly sweet, with a viscous texture but surprisingly lively raspberry and strawberry preserve flavors. Finishes lush and velvety, with a clinging raspberry tone and no obvious tannins. This got no wood treatment at all. (Jan/Feb 2007)"
| Product SKU | 118162 |
| Producer | Chapoutier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| SubRegion | Southern Rhône |
| Appellation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Varietal | Rhone Blends - Red |
| Vintage | 2004 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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