WES - Southern Rhône
Imperial College London
Tasted Thursday, July 15, 2010 by hadwin with 444 views
Introduction
The warm dry climate of the southern part of the Rhône valley produces some of the most attractive wines of France. The line-up for this tasting will include a rare white Lirac from Domaine de la Mordorée, a top of the range Tavel, an elegant Vacqueras from Domaine des Amouriers, a powerful Gigondas from Domaine de la Bouissière and wines from two of Châteauneuf du Pape's finest producers, Clos des Papes and Château de Beaucastel.
2008 Clos Saint Michel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 80 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Soft lemon yellow. Clear & Bright. Lots of minerality, quite sharp fruit - apricots, pear drops, some white pepper. Could smell the alcohol. Rich dry start but a thin middle palate with a long finish, quite hot.
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2007 Domaine de la Mordorée Lirac Blanc Cuvée de la Reine des Bois 86 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Lirac
Soft straw colour. C+B. Ripe fruit, sweet peach, a hint of minerality and a sprinkling of white pepper. Dry, vibrant. More stone fruit with full ripe peaches and good acidity.
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2007 Domaine Saint-Amant Côtes du Rhône Villages La Tarbardonne 83 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages
Straw colour. Clear and Bright. Sweetness on the nose, slightly smokey, some white flower and stone fruits. Dry, apricot but later on the palate, oily texture. Good acidity.
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2008 Château d'Aqueria Tavel 88 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Tavel
Rose pink. Clear and Bright. Sweetness on the nose, roses and ripe cherry. Bold, dry almost red wine in character. Cherry with good acidity.
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2006 Domaine de la Mordorée Lirac La Dame Rousse 85 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Lirac
Almost black, very intense. Young, hints of blackberry and cracked black pepper. Big aggressive, tannic with blackberry fruit. Seems to be more about the Syrah - needs more time.
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2007 Gabriel Meffre Vacqueyras Les grands cypres 83 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Vacqueyras
Medium intense with thinning edge. Morello cherry/Black Forest Gateau with a touch of spice. Soft tannins, lighter than the nose would lead one to believe. Slightly bitter finish.
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2007 Domaine Boisson Cairanne l'Exigence Rouge 90 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Cairanne
Big black, very intense. Almost no signs of age. Hot nose with furniture polish, sweet black plums/loganberry. Good acidity, rich but light. Warm, long with fruit lingering on the palate.
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2007 Domaine La Bouïssiere Gigondas 92 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Gigondas
Slight thinning edge. Medium intense. Beautifully perfumed nose with Rosemary and black fruit. Dry, good acidity, peppery, rich, long with soft tannins.
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1997 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 88 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Slightly brownish colour. Aged nose with paraffin and wax. Dry, good acidity with still some freshness. Subtle.
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2004 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 86 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Young looking, intense. Black fruit on the nose with some waxiness and black olive. Cherry fruit on the palate, a little young to drink now.
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