Sporting a translucent ruby color, the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape is a classic effort the dishes out gobs of garrigue, leather, cured meats and sweet Grenache dominated fruit. Medium-bodied, with the freshness and focus of the vintage, it is fully mature and should be consumed over the coming couple of years.
This traditionally run estate covers roughly 13 hectares and is run by Corinne and Yannick Gasparri. Their 2004s are all approachable and relatively mature, and in my view, best consumed over the coming 3-5 of years.