I’ve posted numerous times about this producer over the past year and I’m still beating the drums…  This is easily one of my favorite wines from them and while it really needs a year of two to let some of the oak integrate, I think it has the fruit and concentration to really be something special down the road.

2005 Domaine Boisson Côtes du Rhône Villages Cairanne L’Exigence (France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages Cairanne)
A real wow wine, the 2005 Domaine Boisson Côtes du Rhône Villages Cairanne L’Exigence is a blend of 66% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 6% Carignan and 6% Mourvèdre and possesses a black/purple, opaque color along with blockbuster aromatics of smoky dark fruits, coffee bean, raw meat and subtle spice aromas. Very dark and rich with obvious barrique influence, this has serious palate presence with medium to full body, stunning purity and edge, rich fruit and a long finish. Give this a year or two to soak up some of the woody notes and then drink over the next 8 to 10. (91 pts.)

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