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Rosé
2012 Domaine de la Mordorée Tavel Cuvée de la Reine des Bois
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Tavel
Community Tasting Note
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cr84 wrote: 89 points
June 2, 2013 - To start off, it’s clear that for an additional pair of euros, it’s definitely worth the upgrade to purchase the Reine des Bois Tavel. One of the best rosés I’ve ever encountered, this has a more timid nose than the Dame Rousse, but it’s only because of a certain humility in this upscale cuvées. Indeed, the wine later unfolds on a way more complex bouquet, particularly with an insertion of black current, which is, at least to me, unique for a rosé. This brilliant effort, with a medium long final, is said to have an ageing potential of a decade, I would gladly cellar one to see how things go… 89 points
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