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Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Mas de Boislauzon, Cuvée Quet--Vintage 2007
Rhône. Domaine-bottled: Chaussy
Tasting note: The biggest surprise in these tastings was the phenomenal performance of the 2007 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée du Quet. Normally a blend of 65 Grenache and 35 Mourvèdre, the 2007's composition changed to 80 Grenache (all aged in tank) and 20 Mourvèdre (aged in small oak barrels.) This wine literally blew me away. Since this is a PG-rated publication, I can not print my original comments upon tasting this wine. Lets just say the exquisite aromatics were astounding. They include crème de cassis, lavender, roasted meats, new saddle leather, and spice box. The phenomenal aromatics were matched by equally compelling flavors, texture, and purity. Offering a thrill a second, this full-bodied wine exhibits awesome concentration, impeccable balance, and a finish that lasts nearly 60 seconds. I had a difficult time spitting out this amazing elixir, and I kept returning to it during the course of the morning tasting just to confirm my initial impression. The good news is about 500 cases were produced. It should drink well for two decades or more.
Ever since I began following this small domaine (22 acres) fifteen years ago, the quality of their wines has increased with every top vintage. The brother and sister team of Daniel and Christine Chaussy is responsible for the wine. They introduced the Cuvée du Quet a decade ago, it comes from a specific parcel of old vines. Their newest offering is the 100 old vine Mourvèdre called Le Tintot. Readers may remember my enthusiastic notes last year, and every 2007 I tasted this year, especially the perfect Cuvée du Quet, and the traditional cuvée, performed dramatically better than anticipated. 100 points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #185, October 2009
3 bottles per lot
Rhône. Domaine-bottled: Chaussy
Tasting note: The biggest surprise in these tastings was the phenomenal performance of the 2007 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée du Quet. Normally a blend of 65 Grenache and 35 Mourvèdre, the 2007's composition changed to 80 Grenache (all aged in tank) and 20 Mourvèdre (aged in small oak barrels.) This wine literally blew me away. Since this is a PG-rated publication, I can not print my original comments upon tasting this wine. Lets just say the exquisite aromatics were astounding. They include crème de cassis, lavender, roasted meats, new saddle leather, and spice box. The phenomenal aromatics were matched by equally compelling flavors, texture, and purity. Offering a thrill a second, this full-bodied wine exhibits awesome concentration, impeccable balance, and a finish that lasts nearly 60 seconds. I had a difficult time spitting out this amazing elixir, and I kept returning to it during the course of the morning tasting just to confirm my initial impression. The good news is about 500 cases were produced. It should drink well for two decades or more.
Ever since I began following this small domaine (22 acres) fifteen years ago, the quality of their wines has increased with every top vintage. The brother and sister team of Daniel and Christine Chaussy is responsible for the wine. They introduced the Cuvée du Quet a decade ago, it comes from a specific parcel of old vines. Their newest offering is the 100 old vine Mourvèdre called Le Tintot. Readers may remember my enthusiastic notes last year, and every 2007 I tasted this year, especially the perfect Cuvée du Quet, and the traditional cuvée, performed dramatically better than anticipated. 100 points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #185, October 2009
3 bottles per lot
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