Domaine de la Mordorée

France, Rhône
http://www.domaine-mordoree.com/

Started in 1986 by the Delorme family, Domaine de la Mordorée has become one of the top estates in the Rhône, with arguably the most consistent quality. The word 'Mordorée', literally 'bronze' or 'golden-brown' is one of the many poetic names for a woodcock, the symbol of the domaine. Other such names include the cuvée names - 'La Belle Voyageuse' (the beautiful traveller), and 'La Dame Rousse' (the russet lady). Founding winemaker Christophe Delorme's objective was to be unintrusive and maintain total respect for his terroir and the fruit it produces, striving to achieve a perfect balance between concentration, terroir and balance.

The domaine consists of 55 Hectares, on 38 different parcels, providing a rich, wide range of soils and micro-climates. The whole domaine has been certified organic since 2007.

Following Christophe's untimely death in 2015, his wife and daughter, Madeleine and Ambre, have taken on the running of the domaine, ably assisted by Rémy Chauvet, who was the cellarmaster under Christophe. As Jeb Dunnuck has put it in the Wine Advocate, 'the estate is obviously still in incredibly capable hands'.

Another reference point estate in Chateauneuf du Pape, Domaine de la Mordoree includes a whopping 135 acres in total, yet with only 12 of those in Chateauneuf du Pape. The wines ... can have a modern feel in their youth, they never lose their Southern Rhone roots and age beautifully." Jeb Dunnuck - www.robertparker.com  (Oct 2015)


Domaine de la Mordorée has done such a great job over the last 15 years that winemaker and owner Christophe Delorme and the Mordoree name are essentially synonymous with high quality, whether it’s Cotes du Rhone red, Cotes du Rhone white, rose wines, or their flagship offerings from Lirac and Chateauneuf du Pape. Even in challenging vintages, Mordoree is usually among the finest wines of the year, a tribute to their meticulous viticulture and winemaking. Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, www.RobertParker.com


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2019 CÔTES DU RHÔNE Rouge La Dame Rousse Domaine de la Mordorée, Lea & Sandeman

2019 CÔTES DU RHÔNE Rouge La Dame Rousse Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France  14.5%  Red
Carignan, Counoise, Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache. Certified Organic

A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre brought up in tank, the 2019 Côtes Du Rhône La Dame Rousse is a big, rich, powerful Côtes du Rhône loaded with notions of smoked black cherries, li...(read more)

Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com
Temporarily out of stock
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2020 CÔTES DU RHÔNE Rouge La Dame Rousse Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France  15.5%  Red
Carignan, Counoise, Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache. Certified Organic
Temporarily out of stock
2019 LIRAC Cuvée de la Reine des Bois Blanc Domaine de la Mordorée, Lea & Sandeman

2019 LIRAC Cuvée de la Reine des Bois Blanc Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France  14%  White
Clairette, Roussanne, Marsanne, Picpoul, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Viognier. Certified Organic

A mix of most of the permitted white varieties (mostly Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne), the 2019 Lirac La Reine Des Bois Blanc is thrilling stuff, and I’d certainly put it up with any of the top Châteauneu...(read more)

Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com
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2018 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE La Dame Voyageuse Domaine de la Mordorée, Lea & Sandeman

2018 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE La Dame Voyageuse Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France  14.5%  Red
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre. Certified Organic

Round and supple, the full-bodied 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape La Dame Voyageuse is a large-scaled ball of plum and blackberry fruit and savory nuances. Hints of mocha, black olive and licorice bring added interest to this s...(read more)

Joe Czerwinski, www.robertparker.com
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