Lastly. the 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres is a more blockbuster-styled effort that has overflowing notes of black fruits. licorice. roasted meats. truffle and peppery herbs. Made from 100% Grenache that saw time in 1-. 2-. and 3-year-old small barrels and demi-muid. it’s full-bodied. gorgeously concentrated and ripe. with big underlying structure. Just now at the early stages of maturity. it too will have 20-25 years of overall longevity.

By Jeb Dunnuck February 2015