Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Cuvee La Reine des Bois' 2001 - Dom. de la Mordorée

Appearance: deep garnet with dark ruby, mahogany and slight brick reflections depending on evolution, still showing remarkable density for a mature Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Nose: deep, intense and complex, with blackberry, cassis, kirsch, candied dark fruits, graphite, liquorice, truffle, noble charcoal, sweet spices and garrigue. With aeration, nuances of fine leather, roasted meat, warm earth, dried flowers and Mediterranean undergrowth may appear.

Palate: ample, dense and multidimensional, with impressive concentration, generous texture and structure that remains clearly present. The tannins are integrated by evolution, the acidity is well absorbed, and the finish is long, deep and persistent, driven by dark fruits, liquorice, spices and beautiful tertiary complexity.

100/100 — Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

Robert Parker describes the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée La Reine des Bois 2001 from Domaine de la Mordorée as an exceptional cuvée, tasted several times and awarded a perfect score. His review highlights a wine even superior to the great previous vintages of the cuvée, with a very deep colour and a bouquet of graphite, blackberry, kirsch, liquorice, truffle and noble charcoal. The palate is full-bodied, pure, dense, generous and remarkably concentrated, with acidity, tannins and alcohol perfectly integrated. A true modern legend of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, produced in limited quantity and built for long ageing.

In summary: a rare, mature and mythical Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée La Reine des Bois 2001, awarded 100 points by Robert Parker, marked by exceptional concentration, remarkable aromatic depth and great evolved complexity.

Food pairings: slow-cooked lamb, matured rib of beef, Provençal beef stew, roast pigeon, duck with sweet spices, game, roasted vegetables, mushroom-based dishes, garrigue-inspired cuisine or mature hard cheeses.