92 points Wine Spectator: "Taut and reserved for now, with red plum and red currant notes held back by sinewy tannins and a racy minerality. Has solid length, and the flesh should fill out with cellaring. (10/31/07)"
91 points Jeb Dunnuck (Wine Advocate): "The classic 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape is a beautiful wine that offers lots of ripe blackberry, toasted spice, olive and garrigue to go with a full, fleshy, Provençal style on the palate. Made from 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Cinsault and 5% Mourvèdre, it spent 12 months in 80% foudre and 20% barrel. (2/27/15)"
91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Bright red. Strikingly fresh aromas of vibrant strawberry and cherry, gaining depth and ripeness with air. The darker fruits continue onto the palate, which is brightened by a spicy blood orange quality. Finishes with excellent snap and drive, especially for a 'basic' bottling. This has gained richness since last year but not at the expense of vivacity. (Jan/Feb 2008)"
91 points Jeb Dunnuck (Rhone Report): "Turning the corner and just on the cusp of its drinking window, the 2005 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape exhibits gobs of ripe Grenache fruit, garrigue, licorice and earth aromas and flavors. The wine is medium bodied on the palate with smooth, supple fruit, fresh acidity and a long finish. I.ve been through close to a case of this wine over the past 3 years and it.s always shown beautifully. Recent bottles have shown more evolution and maturity so I think my early drinking window estimates were a smidge too generous and I.d opt for consuming these over the following 8 to 10 years at the latest. Textbook Chateauneuf and a solid value, year in, year out. (May 2010)"
91 points Jeb Dunnuck (Wine Advocate): "The classic 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape is a beautiful wine that offers lots of ripe blackberry, toasted spice, olive and garrigue to go with a full, fleshy, Provençal style on the palate. Made from 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Cinsault and 5% Mourvèdre, it spent 12 months in 80% foudre and 20% barrel. (2/27/15)"
91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Bright red. Strikingly fresh aromas of vibrant strawberry and cherry, gaining depth and ripeness with air. The darker fruits continue onto the palate, which is brightened by a spicy blood orange quality. Finishes with excellent snap and drive, especially for a 'basic' bottling. This has gained richness since last year but not at the expense of vivacity. (Jan/Feb 2008)"
91 points Jeb Dunnuck (Rhone Report): "Turning the corner and just on the cusp of its drinking window, the 2005 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape exhibits gobs of ripe Grenache fruit, garrigue, licorice and earth aromas and flavors. The wine is medium bodied on the palate with smooth, supple fruit, fresh acidity and a long finish. I.ve been through close to a case of this wine over the past 3 years and it.s always shown beautifully. Recent bottles have shown more evolution and maturity so I think my early drinking window estimates were a smidge too generous and I.d opt for consuming these over the following 8 to 10 years at the latest. Textbook Chateauneuf and a solid value, year in, year out. (May 2010)"
| Product SKU | 115887 |
| Producer | Usseglio/Pierre |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| SubRegion | Southern Rhône |
| Appellation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Varietal | Rhone Blends - Red |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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