Pierre Henri Morel

Winery

Pierre-Henri Morel has a true passion for food, wine and the great terroirs from his native region, the Rhone Valley. He started to work with world-renowned winemaker Michel Chapoutier in 2000 and has been deeply involved in the management of the winery ever since. In 2007, Michel Chapoutier proposed a new venture to Pierre-Henri: they decided to join forces and purchase a vineyard in the prestigious “Pignan” area in Chateauneuf du Pape. This four-hectare vineyard features old Grenache vines. It offers truly outstanding terroir with the potential to make an extremely elegant Chateauneuf du Pape.

Pierre-Henri is fascinated by the southern Rhone Valley and the amazing variety of its soils. A few other wines round out the line: Cotes du Rhone Villages “Laudun” and “Signargues”, from the right bank of the Rhone facing Chateauneuf du Pape, are outstanding values, and a Gigondas, made from plots located on high-altitude terraces made of alluvial soils that endow the wines with terrific freshness, balance and minerality.

Pierre-Henri Morel wines are vinified and aged within the M. Chapoutier facilities with the utmost care and attention.

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Wines

Tavel Rosé 2012

A gorgeous shade of deep ruby, this classic Tavel greets the nose with ripe fruit, morello cherry and grenadine. Soft and balanced on the palate, with cherry, plum and saline finish, this version of France’s most classic Rosé is produced by renowned winemaker M. Chapoutier.

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Cotes Du Rhone Villages Laudun Blanc 2011

“This white Rhone blend is comprised of Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc. The vines grow on steep slopes of stony and gravely soils, and benefit from a warm Mediterranean climate. The nose is bold, with strong hints of pineapple and mango, and the palate has bright fruit and well-balanced minerality.”

This is almost lush, with melon, white peach, and Jonagold apple notes, but stays racy and fresh. A light kaffir lime note lends cut and definition to the finish. Drink now through 2013.
89 Points, Wine Spectator, July 2012

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Cotes Du Rhone Villages Signargues 2010

“The 2010 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Signargues, primarily Grenache blended with Syrah and Mourvedre, exhibits strawberry and black cherry fruit notes intermixed with hints of licorice, damp earth and garrigue. This medium-bodied, elegant, pure, deep ruby/purple-tinged effort should drink well for 5-6 years.”
88-90 Points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, October 2011

A very stylish red, this displays dark plum and black cherry fruit melded perfectly with black tea and melted licorice notes. Stays silky and refined through the iron-tinged finish. Drink now through 2014. 224 cases imported.
90 Points, Wine Spectator, June 2012

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Gigondas 2010

Ruby-red. Ripe dark berry and cherry aromas are complemented by a suave floral quality. Youthful black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors show very good depth and become livelier with air. Finishes, lucid, sappy and long, leaving a refreshingly bitter cherry pit note behind.
90-92 Points, Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellars, Feb 2012

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Chateauneuf du Pape 2010

“The tank-aged 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape reveals lots of raspberry and black cherry fruit, notions of kirsch, herbs and pepper, and an elegant, medium-bodied style. It is meant to be consumed in its first 7-8 years of life.”
Wine Advocate, October 2011

Bright ruby. Youthful aromas of red berries and cherry skin, anise and white pepper, with a subtle note of dried flowers. Juicy, fresh and focused, with intense but slow-to-unfold red fruit flavors. Displays impressive energy on the persistent finish.
90-92 Points, Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellars, Feb 2012

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Chateauneuf du Pape “Lie-dit Pignan” 2010

“From sandy soils, the deep ruby/purple-colored, medium to full-bodied 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Lieu-Dit Pignan (100% Grenache) possesses beautiful notes of black cherries, jammy strawberries, kirsch, licorice and spring flowers. Similar to a very good vintage of Rayas, it should drink nicely for 10-12+ years.”
- 91 Points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, October 2011

Glass-staining ruby. Creme de framboise, Asian spices and licorice on the highly perfumed nose. Spicy and lively, offering vibrant red fruit flavors and notes of candied lavender and gingerbread. An exotic, elegant Chateauneuf that finishes with excellent clarity, focus and floral-driven persistence.
91-93 Points, Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellars, Feb 2012

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