1994 was only a so so vintage in the Southern Rhone, but 1994 Mourre du Tendre is aging very well and shows much younger than the 1994 Haut des Terres Blanches I had a couple of weeks ago. It is 90% Grenache (with at least some fruit coming from old vines in la Crau) and 10% Mourvedre made very traditionally and aged in concrete vats.
Deep, dark crimson; no older than 10 or 12 years by appearance. Also smells and tastes young and fresh. Dark cherries, strawberries and garrigue. Fresh and baked fruit flavors. Ripe and full bodied but has ample acidity. Black licorice finish. A very good Chateauneuf du Pape for now or later.
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