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Friday, June 27, 2014 - Lovely, lovely, lovely... This 2001 RdB is such an exquisite representative of the house style I am stunned. Despite its age there is a massive attack of deep profound fruit of blackberries and boysenberries. But also the classy kirsch and sweet licorice are speaking up with a loud voice. Then secondary tones of dried flowers, subtle barnyard, stony minerals and charcoal emerges. Yes, this effort is without doubt powerful, but the palate also tells a story of elegance and integration. The balance is profound and together with a lovely acidity and silky tannins, I indeed fall in love with this wine. I recommend decanting, with some air the wine gets "cleaner" and there is no sign of the barnyard. This wine exhibits the traditional Grenache driven fruit and complexity, but the "élévage" certainly adds that little extra more forward style. It is quite adorable. To conclude, this is a profound Châteauneuf-du-Pape and a very good example of the Mordorée house style. Bravo! (score is 97+)

(Tasted in a flight with 2003 Domaine de la Mordorée Cuvée de la Reine des Bois, 2003 Domaine du Pégaü Cuvée Réservée, 2004 Malleolus Valderamiro and 2007 Château de Beaucastel Hommage à Jacques Perrin.)

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