Chapoutier La Mordoree Cote Rotie - 2005 (750ml)

95 points Robert Parker

A wine that continued to blossom with time in the glass, the 2005 Cote Rotie la Mordoree offers classic notes of raspberries, cured meats, dried violets and spice in a medium to full-bodied, elegant, seamless package. Full-bodied, concentrated and layered, with more olive and gamey flavors on the palate, drink this beautiful effort anytime over the coming two decades.

95 points Wine Spectator

Bright and racy, with red currant, raspberry and floral notes pushing to the front, while a nervy, minerally grip lurks in the background and emerges more on the taut, iron-filled finish. Still on the tight side for now, so needs cellaring. Best from 2010 through 2025. 577 cases made, 46 cases imported.