Rhône ·
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Laurence Feraud’s ‘Cuvée Laurence’ short-lists any credible survey of Châteauneuf’s strongest traditional wines. Such a list would likely include the domaine’s ‘Cuvée Réservée’ also if ‘Laurence’ didn’t so markedly amplify that wine’s depth and intensity.
Four years aging in foudre is the crucial input and largest contribution to the wine’s how-does-this-possibly-come-from-grapes complexity. The nose starts floral and spicy (no destemming) before deepening toward mushrooms and game. ‘Laurence’ tasting notes read like a mild madness: violets, sage, porcinis, grilled lamb…
Cheers,
Jason
