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PARKER 93
The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape (70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10%
Mourvedre aged one year in wood foudres and a second year in wood
cuves) boasts beautiful density and purity as well as stunning
aromatics and a full-bodied, multi-textured style. The freshness and
vibrancy achieved because of the cool, exceptionally dry growing season
is well-displayed in the beautiful, almost Burgundian-like perfume, but
the wine possesses the strength, power, and substance of a southern
Rhone. Drink it over the next 15+ years.
Formerly Domaine La
Roquete (and mis-spelled last year as Roquette), the Brunier family has
changed the name to Clos La Roquete as they recognize this is a true
“clos” (a totally walled vineyard). As I have indicated in several
recent Chateauneuf du Pape reports, this is one of the estates for
which the Bruniers have pushed the envelope of quality higher and
higher in each new vintage. This is the finest group of wines they have
yet produced, and readers should take serious note.
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