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98 WA.
"Starting off the reds and easily the best example of this cuvée since the 2001, the 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Laurence is incredible stuff. Deep, rich and layered, with copious notions of smoked meats, licorice, ground pepper, spice and saddle leather, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, terrific fruit intensity and a rich, mouth-coating texture. Hard to resist now, it should nevertheless have two decades of longevity . . . . This classic, benchmark estate for traditionally made wines is run by the talented, no-nonsense Laurence Feraud and her father Paul. While I struggle to think of a bad vintage here, 2010 certainly has to rank near the top of the heap and both the Cuvée Réservée and Cuvée da Capo are truly stunning, world-class efforts. 2011 is strong here as well . . ." Wine Advocate #209, Oct 2013 |