Description
Côte-Rôtie ‘La Mordorée’ Chapoutier, Northern Rhone, France, 2015
3 ha vineyard. Hand-picked 100% organic Syrah produced using biodynamic principles. Crop is entirely destemmed. Only free-run juice is vinified in concrete tank. Aged in 225l oak barrels for 14-18 months.
On the nose raspberry, a hint of violet, predominant of spices, touch of black olive and “tapenade”, rosemary. On the palate it is ample, elegant, very well-structured and balanced.
This is a very steep, terraced vineyard located on the border of the “Côte Blonde”. The soil is composed of chlorite and ferruginous mica-schists in loess depressions and earth veins. This is made from 100% Syrah (no blend with viognier). The 70 years old vines produce tiny yields. This is an ample, elegant, very well-structured wine. The aromas develop into earthy and smoky notes typical of a great Côte-Rôtie.
"Slightly lifted and herbal, the 2015 Cote Rotie la Mordorée concedes no precision to the heat of the vintage, offering olive, raspberry and mocha shadings while being full-bodied, plush and velvety yet vibrant on the long finish. Now this is exciting!"
97/100 points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
Drink with small game such as pheasant or duck, tender red meat dishes in a red wine sauce, or soft cheeses.
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Additional Details
- SKU:
- RH52AR15
- Size:
- 75Cl
- Closure:
- Cork
- Drink:
- Drinking well now
- Vintage:
- 2015
- Bottled:
- Winery
- Appellation:
- Cote Rotie
- Primary Grape/Blend:
- Shiraz (Syrah)
- Influence of Oak:
- High
- ABV:
- 13%
- Farming:
- Biodynamic
- Country:
- France
- Case Deals:
- Available