M. Chapoutier : Barbe Rac 2004

Wine Advocate-Parker :
Always the more structured of the two releases, the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe Rac (100% Grenache) offers thrilling minerality in its licorice, dusty soils, smoked duck and kirsch liqueur-like aromas and flavors. Still youthful and focused, with medium to full-bodied richness, ample texture and solid underlying acidity and tannin, it will have at least another decade of longevity.