2005 Chapoutier Les Meysonniers

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After the relative disappointment of the Champagne for my birthday dinner, this was a definite winner for me.
$25 13%
Inky in the glass, this was a bit brooding, but charming beneath its surly exterior.
We decanted 2 hours or so, and while the fruit never came in as more than a hint of cherries and black currants, this wine exhibited strong notes of sandalwood, tar, and chocolate, or you could just say spicy, and a bit earthy. I loved it with the food, which was a vegan gluten-free pizza with asparagus, garlic, chili flakes, and black olives.
Very happy with this one.