My CduP colelctions includes:

La Bastide Saint Dominique CduP 2005
Chapoutier La Bernardine 2004 (awaiting 2005)
Beaucastle 2003 (awaiting 2005)

Picked up 3 each of the following and will be looking to add more(it's our wedding year after all).

Pegau
Beaucastel
Clos Des Papes
Vieux Donjon

As far as 2005's go............

Pegau
Clos des Papes
Janasse
Pignan- when it comes out in late 2008.
Rayas- when it comes out in late 2008.
Feraud-Brunel
Andre Brunel
Vieux Donjon

Should pretty much cover it. Funny how only one other mention of Rayas in this thread.

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Originally posted by K. Patten:
Funny how only one other mention of Rayas in this thread.

I have limited experience with CdP's, but I had the 02 Rayas Reserve at a food/wine tasting at a very nice restaurant in Napa a few months ago and it was one of (if not the most) disappointing wine I have ever tasted. Color was almost like a rose and had no fruit..tasted like a mouthfull of black pepper. I realize 02 was not a good vintage but i expected more from a top producer. Hopefully some day I'll get to try another vintage and it will show better.

Unfortunately you started with a bad one - '02 is easily the worst vintage CdP has seen in a generation and there were only a handful of drinkable reds produced. Pick any other vintage since '98 though, and you'll more than likely hit a winner...

Thanks James- glad to hear. I have several of the 04 and 05's on the way so I should get a much better feel for the quality.

As a side rant, this is what annoys me with the chef's menu/ wine pairings at most restaurants..they offload crappy vintages.

Here's what I've got in the cellar so far:

2005 Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine du Caillou Les Quartz
2005 Les Cailloux (André Brunel) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire
2005 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2005 Domaine de Ferrand Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2005 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de mon Aïeul
2005 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau

But after my visit to the city in August and tasting alot of the wines, many still not bottled in 2005, I sure a lot more will find it way. Some obvious ones are Pegau, Beaucastel, Roger Sabon, Beaurenard, Vieux Donjon and many more...

I bought a few bottles of 05 Vieux Donjon, and decided to pop one and drink it over two days to help decide if I should get a few more. Just going from memory, the first day was just eye-poppingly huge, bright red fruit, enormous spice, and juicy acidity. Absolutely delicious, but more Linne Calodo than Rhone Valley. Day two was like an entirely different wine, featuring the stony minerality, deep black fruit, smoke and olive profile which was distinctively CdP. Serious concentration and complexity to this wine.

I went back for a few more bottles the next day, great stuff.

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Originally posted by jgreen:

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Originally posted by K. Patten:
Funny how only one other mention of Rayas in this thread.

I have limited experience with CdP's, but I had the 02 Rayas Reserve at a food/wine tasting at a very nice restaurant in Napa a few months ago and it was one of (if not the most) disappointing wine I have ever tasted. Color was almost like a rose and had no fruit..tasted like a mouthfull of black pepper. I realize 02 was not a good vintage but i expected more from a top producer. Hopefully some day I'll get to try another vintage and it will show better.

Sheesh, what did you follow it up with a 1997 Village Burg?! 2002 was a terrible vintage for everyone, rarely does that happen. Try the 2003, you won't be disappointed.

Keeno, good thing I have 05's coming soon!

I have recently purchased a few CDP's (affordable ones) that I am excited about, but they have received little attention on this thread. How will they perform compared to the more recognizable names? Any thoughts are welcome!

2005 Cuvee Du Vatican
2005 Paul Autard Cote la Ronde
2004 Domaine de Cristia

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Originally posted by mpls wine guy:
Keeno, good thing I have 05's coming soon!

Are you referring to the Clos des Papes? If so, it sounds awesome. Probably smart to get it now. I have some coming as well, but unfourtunately, it will probably be awhile before any is consummed

VERY tannic vintage that will take a long time to come around. I am buying little. Pricing does not help any either.

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Originally posted by malbecmaniac:
I have recently purchased a few CDP's (affordable ones) that I am excited about, but they have received little attention on this thread. How will they perform compared to the more recognizable names? Any thoughts are welcome!

2005 Cuvee Du Vatican
2005 Paul Autard Cote la Ronde
2004 Domaine de Cristia

I just tasted the Cote la Ronde 2005 this weekend, and it was very promising, I'll get some of those next month. Is the Cristia the standard bottling? I normaly don't find it that inspiring... however the Cuvée Renaisance is very good.

Mr Magnet,
Thanks for your two cents. The Domaine de Cristia is the regular bottling which I have since tasted. It seems more "new-world" to me- enjoyable but lacking the ability to morph into anything spectacular. I found it at a terrific price. Does anyone have any experience with Cuvee du Vatican (also the regular bottling)?
I loved the Autard, but it needs some time to shed its "baby-fat."

James,

Have you tasted the 2005 Quartz Les Caillou CDP? I think you rated the 2000 with 95 points. I am interested in picking up a couple of bottles of the 05.

Mimik: Yes, I tasted the Domaine Vacheron-Pouizin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine du Caillou Les Quartz '05 with Philippe Cambie, the oenologist who consults with the domaine. It's a blend of %80 Grenache and %20 Syrah. My notes based on that sample read: "Very plush up front but with great grip on the back end. Super minerally with loads of red and black fruits. Combines power and grace with terrific mouthfeel."

As usual though, I do not score wines that aren't tasted blind. And unfortunately, the domaine and/or their importer never submits the finished wines for review (I've bought the occasional sample over the year to keep tabs on them). so I can't give you an official review.

If you've liked them in the past however, I don't think you'll be disappointed in the '05.

JM

I have a few bottles of the clos des papes on order. Thinking about picking up several magnums as well. The prices seem reasonable. Have you reviewed this wine yet?

AV

Art: You can check my blog for the scoop on that. Official review due out imminently.

Thanks, I went back and found your blog entries. Time to back the truck up.

AV

Bought:

2005 Clos des Papes
2005 Vieux Telegraphe (La Crau)
2005 Vieux Donjon

Put em in the back of the cellar and see in 5 years!

Predicted:

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Originally posted by KSC02:
Pegau
Guigal
Beaucastel
Vieux Telegraphe

Ended up purchasing (thus far):
Caillou
Clos des Papes
Paul Jaboulet
Janasse
Pegau
Saint Prefert
Vieux Donjon
Vieux Telegraphe

As much as I can get my hands on!

So far:

Vieux Donjon
Clos des Papes
Saint Prefert Auguste Favier
Saint Prefert Charles Giraud

(and all prior to scores coming out to boot!)

Want to get:

Vieux Telegraphe
Beaucastel
Janasse

For some reason, I'm on the fence with the Pegau. That was a must-have a couple of months ago. There are still some more 2004s I would like to grab too - Will it ever end????

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Originally posted by Keeno:
Will it ever end????

NO.