Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Queen of the Woods Cuvée' - Domaine de la Mordorée 2021
The estate
The Domaine de la Mordorée was founded in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son. Located in Tavel, near Avignon, this 60-hectare estate, spread across 38 plots, perfectly embodies appellations such as Tavel, Lirac, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône and Condrieu.
The vineyard
La Reine des Bois is a Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine from vineyards on the Crau plateau, rooted in clay-siliceous pebble soils.
Winemaking and aging
Destemming, crushing and a long maceration lasting up to 30 days. L'aging takes place 20% in barrels and 80% in stainless steel tanks.
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Size: 75 cl |
Country: France |
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| Region: Rhône Valley |
Farming: organic 🌱 |
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| Grape varieties: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise, Vaccarèse |
Tasting: Aromas of black cherries, chocolate, flowers and spices fill the nose. On the palate, the wine is rich, round, smooth, voluptuous and supple, with a smoky note evoking black cherry and notes of strawberry jam on the finish. Peak drinking period: 2027-2039. |