Domaine de la Mordorée - "Reine des Bois" Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2006 (750ml) Bern

Domaine de la Mordorée - "Reine des Bois" Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2006 (750ml) BernCritical Acclaim 95 points Wine Advocate Delormes 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee la Reine des Bois is up with the top eight to ten wines of the vintage. Made from 80% Grenache then smaller amounts of Mourvdre, Vaccarse, Syrah and Counoiseall from the famed la Crau lieu ditit reveals an inky ruby color as well as sexy, youthful notes of barbecue smoke, black currants, licorice, toasted spice and graphite. Reminiscent of the estate's terrific 2000 Cuvee

then air dried for three years before being made into barrels

Suitable for stronger meals

flowers and citrus fruits leading to a minerally

The full rich body possesses a stony minerality that leads to a very long finish

Easily age-worthy for up to 15 years

This wine greets the nose with rich aromas of dark red cherry

V I N E Y A R D S

Perpetually underrated

The heart of Issan is its walled "Clos" to the rear of the picturesque moated château

The blend is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Spectator-Morey-St-Denis

with a nervy backbone