Good but not great, this bottling gets the same score as the 2004, but for a different reason. The '04 was too soft and ripe. The '05 is dry and tough in tannins, and despite a core of blackberries, it doesn't seem like an ager. In this cool part of the valley, vintage is everything, and this wine needs perfect conditions to succeed.

Good but not great, this bottling gets the same score as the 2004, but for a different reason. The '04 was too soft and ripe. The '05 is dry and tough in tannins, and despite a core of blackberries, it doesn't seem like an ager. In this cool part of the valley, vintage is everything, and this wine needs perfect conditions to succeed.

Good but not great, this bottling gets the same score as the 2004, but for a different reason. The '04 was too soft and ripe. The '05 is dry and tough in tannins, and despite a core of blackberries, it doesn't seem like an ager. In this cool part of the valley, vintage is everything, and this wine needs perfect conditions to succeed.