2005 Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape

2005 Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (11/24/2008)
Cherries, red berries and kirsch on the fresh, fruity nose. On the palate sour cherries and other red fruits, sweet spices, kirsch, a hint of black coffee and refreshing acidity. Full of flavor, very balanced, not tiring or over the top as some other wines from this region. A serious, but subtle wine. Still quite young, will be better in a few years. (90 pts.)