Domaine de la Mordorée : La Reine des Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021

Characteristics and tasting advice for La Reine des Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021 from Domaine de la Mordorée

Tasting

Color
Dark ruby color.

Nose
Red and black fruits, violet and licorice are all fragrances that mingle in a complex nose that, over the years of aging, develops notes of leather and truffle.

Palate
The palate is seduced by its density and its aromatic expression extending to a persistent finish with fruity and licorice notes.

Food & wine pairings

This wine pairs ideally with red meats, dishes in sauce, game and soft cheeses.

The richness and precision of a Rhône Valley red wine

The property

The Domaine de la Mordorée was created in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son. Located in Tavel, near Avignon, this estate of 60 hectares spread over 38 plots is the perfect expression of appellations such as Tavel, Lirac, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône, or even Condrieu.

The vineyard

La Reine des Bois is a Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine made from vineyards planted on the Crau plateau, resting on clay-siliceous soils with rolled pebbles.

Vinification and aging

Destemming, crushing and long maceration, up to 30 days. The aging is carried out 20% in barrels and 80% in vats.

Blend

Grenache (75%), syrah (10%), mourvèdre (10%), counoise (3%) and vaccarese (2%).