“The quality of this cuvée continues to be sky high, and I loved the 2020 Côte Rotie La Mordorée. Medium to full-bodied, utterly seamless, and as elegant as they come, it has already complex notes of black raspberries, smoked game, cassis, new leather, and some rocky mineral-like nuances. Made from 100% destemmed Syrah that’s still resting in 30% new barrels, it will have 20-25 years of longevity.” 97-99 pts., Jeb Dunnuck
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2020 M. Chapoutier, Saint-Joseph, Le Clos 6x75cl £475 / Case£79.17 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
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2020 M. Chapoutier, Cote Rotie, La Mordoree 6x75cl
Red ⋅ Rhone ⋅ France
£475 / Case£79.17 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
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Tasting Notes
Robert Parker 94-96
As always, the 2020 Cote Rotie la Mordorée is a blend of two adjacent parcels: one in La Côte Blonde and one in La Côte Brune. Menthol, blueberries and raspberries appear on the nose of this full-bodied, concentrated but seemingly weightless effort. Fine and silky in feel, it finishes long and elegant. It should be approachable within a few years and drink well for up to two decades.
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2040
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