In Bond Fine Wine. 2005 Pierre Usseglio CDP Reserve Deux Freres, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France. Red Rhone in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 95/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2012–2037. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Robert Parker (RP) — 95/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/10/2007 · Drink 2012-2037
The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres, which is aged in one-, two-, and three-year-old small barrels and larger demi-muids, is 100% Grenache in 2005. Dense purple to the rim, the wine displays superb concentration, with notes of creosote, blackberry, coffee, pepper, earth, meats, and smoke. A wine of massive intensity, fabulous purity, and a thick, unctuous texture, the tannins do…
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 98/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 23/09/2007 · Drink 2012-2030
The 2005 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve des Deux Freres is a rock star wine that's built for the long haul with massive amounts of rich dark fruit, acidity and tannin structure. Cassis, black berry and even some blueberry notes are mixed with scored earth, ash and earth aromas on the nose. The palate is full bodied with rich fruit, high acidity and quite a bit of sweet…