Mordoree 2020 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de la Reine des Bois 750ml

The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée De La Reine Des Bois is a bigger, richer, more structured wine, which is normal. A blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, and the rest equal parts Syrah and Vaccarese, its deeper ruby/purple hue is followed by a brilliant perfume of blackberries, black raspberries, ground pepper, violets, and new saddle leather. Medium to full-bodied and concentrated, with building tannins and great overall balance, it's another wine that shows the style of the vintage brilliantly. It has plenty of up-front charm, but this beauty will evolve nicely for 15-20 years.

Score: 96 points -- Jeb Dunnock, jebdunnock.com, 2022