2005 Domaine Roger Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve des Vieilles Vignes is still such a puppy. From what I can tell, this is normally a 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre blend from almost exclusively more than 100 year old vines. And that assemblage explains the wine's expression perfectly. It has this really deep and dark cherry fruit, orange peel, dried herbs and licorice palate that is incredibly intense but completely balanced. Nothing sticks out as being out of place or lacking harmony. On the finish, it has this really interesting salinity and dark chocolate note. Realistically, this needs another 5 years before it can be "popped and poured" but it already shows well with some decanting now. #wine #vin #france #rhone #southernrhone #rhonesud #chateauneuf #chateauneufdupape #rogerperrin #2005 #vieillesvignes #reserve #winesofinstagram #redwine #vinrouge