Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Dame Voyageuse
2021
La charmante famille Delorme, propriétaire du Domaine de la Mordorée, est profondément attachée à son terroir, au sens le plus large du terme. Pour les membres de la famille, le « terroir » ne représente pas qu’une expression géologique ou géographique; il s’agit plutôt d’un concept qui englobe toutes les formes de vie évoluant dans ce milieu et tout ce qui a trait à la manière dont ils y mènent leur vie. Ils se considèrent comme les « gardiens » de l’écologie locale;...
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A fragrant and spicy Chateauneuf that marries richness and structure with finesse and fascination. The fine tannins build beautifully at the self-confidently dry finish, where spicy and chalky elements mingle beautifully, with just a hint of milk chocolate neatly accenting this. A complex blend based on grenache. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification.
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The Grenache-dominated 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Dame Voyageuse is another winner, and while this is billed as a forward, base cuvée, don't let that fool you – it's a brilliant Châteauneuf du Pape (that often represents an incredible value). A blend of 90% Grenache and small amounts of Syrah, Mourvedre, Vaccarese, and Counoise, its deeper ruby hue is followed by a beautiful array of black raspberry and mulled cherry fruits as well as Provençal garrigue, sandalwood, and spice. Medium to full-bodied, seamless, elegant, and perfectly balanced, it shows the charming, elegant, layered style of this vintage beautifully.
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Bright violet. Primary red and dark berry and garrigue scents are complemented by licorice and white pepper flourishes. Appealingly sweet and open-knit, offering energetic raspberry, cherry cola and lavender pastille flavors that tighten steadily with aeration. Shows fine clarity and spicy cut on a long, penetrating finish that's given shape by subtly chewy tannins.
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The more Grenache-dominated release from this great estate, the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Dame Voyageuse checks in as 90% Grenache with small doses of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Vaccarèse, and Counoise that was raised in a combination of stainless steel, old barrels, and tiny amount of new oak. It's incredibly well done and has a medium to full-bodied, concentrated style as well as gorgeous aromatics of black raspberries, mulled cherries, Provençal spices, and sandalwood. With nicely integrated oak, ripe, well-integrated tannins, and a great mid-palate, it's a terrific 2021 that readers will love to drink any time over the coming 10-12 years or so.
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