My first '05 CdP -- A dandy

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2005 Pierre Usseglio, Chateauneuf du Pape, France, $40. Sporting a youthful purple/red color, this an elegant, polished wine made in the classic style – no new oak to chew on here. The wine is ripe without going over the top. Aromas and flavors speak of black cherries, anise and brushy undergrowth, with an endless finish; 92/92.