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Mordoree Tavel Rose 2008

Posted in September 22nd, 2009
by Ray in France, Grenache, Rhône, Rosé, Syrah, Tavel

Domaine de la Mordoree, Tavel, “La Dame Rousse” 2008 The freshness of strawberries are evident in the nose and in th mouth that theme is over a rather big and slightly warm structure. The grapes behind this pink wine are 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault and 10% Clairette. The domaine has 40 hectares of [...]

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Rose only

Posted in October 1st, 2008
by Ray in Cinsault, Cotes du Rhone, France, Grenache, Rosé, Tavel

Château du Ségriès, Tavel 2007 The ‘06 was a solid, fruity wine and the 07 repeats that performance. The nose is clean and full of red fruits. The mouth is full-bodied and a little warm. You also get a sense of red wine with a bit of grip on the palate. The grapes are 50% [...]

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A Travel to Tavel

Posted in November 20th, 2007
by Ray in France, Grenache, Rhône, Rosé, Tavel

Domaine de la Mordoree Tavel La Dame Rousse 2006
Smells of strawberry and bisquits.  There’s a broad mouthfeel with fruit to taste and added weight compared to other roses – very nice. The grapes behind this pink wine are 60% Grenache, 10-20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault and 5-10% Clairette and 5% Bourboulenc. The domaine has 40 hectares [...]

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