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Gabriel Meffre 2007 Laurus White (Hermitage)
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- $57
A strong effort from Meffre, the '07 Laurus Hermitage features exotic aromas of honey, ripe peaches and even a bit of black truffle. This full-bodied, opulent example of Hermitage should be consumed in its youth to best enjoy its flamboyant style of honeyed ripeness.
— J.C.
(4/1/2010)
Gabriel Meffre 2007 Laurus White (Condrieu)
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- $59
Meffre's wines can be a bit variable, but this Condrieu is top shelf, starting from its seductive aromas of honey, apricot and truffle to its lingering, elegant finish. In between, it's lush and mouthcoating without being overblown. Drink now-2012.
— J.C.
(4/1/2010)
Gabriel Meffre 2001 Domaine de Longue Toque Red (Gigondas)
- $18
This 44-acre vineyard is situated in the heart of the rocky Dentelles de Montmirail. A blend of 75% Grenache, with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault, it is big, brooding, powerful with young, sweet tannins and solid spicy flavors. The texture is flowing and opulent, but the tannins remain at the end, offering good aging potential.
— R.V.
(3/1/2004)
Gabriel Meffre 2000 Laurus Syrah (Côte Rôtie)
The pure Syrah flavors certainly gives the wine great power and tannic structure. But there is also great juicy fruit, flavors of blackberries and a touch of spice. It needs time to develop - it will be at its best from 2010.
— R.V.
(2/1/2005)
Gabriel Meffre 2000 Laurus Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- $30
This wine is in the newer style of Châteauneuf, emphasizing elegance rather than power. But the backbone is there, with tarry, violet flavors and dark plum fruits, alongside firm tannins.
— R.V.
(3/1/2004)
Gabriel Meffre 2007 Domaine de Longue Toque Red (Gigondas)
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- $35
Possessed of mouthfilling plum and black cherry fruit, this supple-textured Gigondas doesn’t offer a ton of nuance but is well made and satisfies for its persistent and authoritative flavors. Drink it over the next 4–5 years.
— J.C.
(2/1/2011)
Gabriel Meffre 2002 Laurus Syrah (Hermitage)
A fine, well-made wine. It brings out the serious character of fine Hermitage, as well as emphasizing its great black fruits and acidity. There are leather aromas, spice and herb flavors and huge, solid tannins. The only taste that spoils is the oxidative character that comes through.
— R.V.
(2/1/2005)
Gabriel Meffre 2001 Laurus Syrah (Saint-Joseph)
This is a wine that brings out the earthy character of Syrah. It has flavors of spice, herbs and some black fruits. But it also has serious, dry tannins and acidity, which both suggest it needs time to develop. Over the next four years, it should soften and grow richer.
— R.V.
(2/1/2005)
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