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M. Chapoutier, Cote Rotie La Mordoree 2022
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Reviewed by: Yohan Castaing
Crafted from a combination of Côte Brune and Côte Blonde lieux-dits, the 2022 Cote Rotie la Mordorée reveals a dense, complex bouquet of spices, espresso, licorice and dark berries mingled with hints of vanilla pod. Full-bodied and rich, it’s muscular and powerful, with a tannic core of fruit and a long, rustic, dry finish. Structured and densely layered, it will benefit from some time in the cellar to soften and develop further.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Solid, structured and intense, showing aromas of forest berries, currants, dried herbs, meat and baking spices. So much well-shaped intensity and vibrancy in this phenomenal, medium- to full-bodied wine. The velvety fruit at the center is countered by loads of spices and powerful yet fine tannins that add dimension. Flavorful and very long. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink from 2032.
About the Producer
Founded in 1808, M. Chapoutier owns 175 hectares of vines in five appellations in the Rhone Valley and is now run by the energetic and brilliant Michel Chapoutier. Since Michel started running the estate, the quality of the winemaking has improved very quickly and the philosophy of winemaking has changed considerably. Michel Chapoutier's achievements caused an instant sensation in the winemaking world and he completely changed the way Chapoutier wines were made and the winemaking process, eventually making wines to rival those made by Marcel Guigal, one of the best winemakers in the Rhone Valley. The vineyards of Château Sapoutier range from the Rhone Valley to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with a number of quality vineyards planted with Syrah, Grenache, Marsanne, Roussanne and other major grape varieties. The winery is "mono-varietal" (i.e. making wines from a single variety), for example, all Syrah for the Châteauneuf-du-Rotie wines, all Marsanne for the Hermitage whites and all Chateauneuf-du-Pape wines. The wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape are all Grenache. Château Sapoutier has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of its wines, even though each single vineyard produces far more than the 500 cases of fine wine. Since 1989, Château Sapoutier has been using biodynamic farming and winemaking methods with the aim of producing wines that are the purest and closest to the natural terroir. Every decision, every step of the viticultural and winemaking process is designed to add to the terroir, varietal character and vintage identity of the wines. Only wild yeasts are used for fermentation and the wines are made in small oak barrels. The best red and white wines are not clarified or filtered before bottling.
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