the 2005 doyenne aix is 50% cabernet, 48% syrah and 2% mourvèdre. the increased percentage of syrah and the extra dollop of mourvèdre ramps this up to a stiffer, more substantial wine than the 2004. it's a cabernet-driven complement to the delille d2, replete with muscle and nerve. dark and chewy, the wine has picked up a little rhône-like savage-ness from the mourvèdre, especially in the aroma. the tannins are chewy and a bit leafy, and need some airing out, but there's plenty of meaty flavor here.
Aix Red