Domaine Bosquet des Papes Chante le Merle Vieilles Vignes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France

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Beautifully traditional and classic, with plenty of seaweed wrapper, herbed game, truffle, garrigue and sweet kirsch and blackberry-styled fruit, the 2003 Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes is medium-bodied, clean, balanced and has solid focus and length on the finish. In a great drinking spot, with mature fruit, yet a core of sweet fruit, it should be consumed over the coming 4-6 years or so. Given the balance, this will certainly drink nicely beyond that point, yet I like it now while the mature profile is balanced by notable fruit. Well-done, and worth seeking out for a mature, well-made Chateauneuf du Pape drinking experience.

Kirsch liqueur, garrigue, and hints of roasted meat and soy notes jump from the glass of the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes. In most vintages, this wine is usually a significant step up in quality from the regular bottling, but in 2003 it seems to have more tannin, muscle, and perhaps slightly higher alcohol, but qualitatively is not as superior as it normally is. Nevertheless, given the moderate tannins and rather muscular style, it needs 1-3 years of bottle age and should drink well for 10-12. Importers: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173 and Touton Selections Ltd., New York, NY; tel. (212) 255-2506

Named after a corner of the vineyard where blackbirds (merles) sing, this is a wine made from old vines, 80–90 years old. It is huge, dry and very tannic at this young stage. But just wait for it to open out into its full glory of packed black fruits, and superb concentration. Imported by Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd. ——R.V.(12/31/2005)—— 94