2006 Domaine de la Mordorée Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de la Reine des Bois, France, Rhone, Wine Review

A tremendous Chateauneuf year in and year out. This is drinking great right now. 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Vaccarese and miscellaneous grapes. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose has black cherries, plums, spice/garrique, slight bacon fat and dried flowers. On the palate, this is just approaching prime. Lush black cherry fruit with plums and underlying spices and earthiness. Great texture. Complex. Vibrant. Long finish. This drinks great on its own and works well with a diverse set of roasted foods. It should drink well for the next ten to twelve years.

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2006

Current Price:

$125.00USD

2015 Domaine de la Mordorée Lirac Cuvée de la Reine des Bois, France, Rhone, Wine Review

Vintage:

2015

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A-

Current Price:

$35.00USD

This is always one of the better values in Rhone wines. They make two cuvees, this being the better of the two. This is a blend of 40% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 30% Mourvèdre. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose is great with black raspberries, black cherries, plums, spice and smoked herbs. On the palate, this is medium bodied. Complex. The fruits carry thru. Light tannins. Good acidity. Long finish. This drinks well on its own but also works well with a wide variety of foods. Works with casseroles, pizza or grilled foods. It will continue to mature for a couple more year

1999 Domaine de la Mordorée Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de la Reine des Bois

Vintage:

1999

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A-

Current Price:

$80.00USD

i don't often drink Chateauneuf's with this much age on them. This one has held up well. Deep ruby in color. The nose is earthy with black cherries, slight sandalwood, some dried cherries and a bit of chocolate. The fruit on the palate is still fresh and lively with some depth. Underlying earthiness. Good balance. Some but not a lot of depth or complexity. This won't get better and probably needs to be consumed sooner than later. It is food friendly and will work well with stews, roasts and chili.

2018 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, Rhone, Wine Review

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2018

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$58.00USD

Charvin is a unique Chateauneuf and not to everyone's preferences. Its a bit lighter, more red fruits and on the more elegant side of a wine not typically known for its elegance. Utilizing a high percentage of Grenache, this one is 85% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Vaccarèse, and 5% Syrah.

2005 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, Rhone, Wine Review

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2005

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This is a blend of 85% Grenache and then 5% each of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Vaccarese. At age 16 it is just about at peak and drinking beautifully. Garnet in color, clear and bright. The nose has cherries, raspberries, licorice, slight roasted herbs and spice. Medium to full bodied. This is the elegant side of Chateauneuf. On the palate, its about red fruits with some underlying spice, char and herbs. Complex and layered, it unwinds in the glass. Lots of energy and precision. Nice finish. Drinks great on its own but will work well with food. It will work well with Chinese or simila

2006 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, Rhone, Wine Review

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2006

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A+

One of the great producers in the Southern Rhone and one of the few who doesn't have a super pricey luxury cuvee and so everything goes into the basic wine. The price on new releases does hover into three digits now, but it is well worth it. This was pop and pour and while it may have benefited from 30 minutes of air, it is drinking very well right now. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose has raspberries, clay, and garrique. On the palate, this has a beautiful texture. Black cherry fruit layered with spice and minerals/rocks. Complex. Probably at or close to peak. Will work

2006 Domaine de la Mordorée Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de la Reine des Bois, France, Rhone, Wine Review

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