Domaine de la Mordorée - Lirac La Reine des Bois blanc 2022
Rhône
White
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Drink or Keep
92/100
James Suckling
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92/100
Wine Enthusiast
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16/20
Jancis Robinson
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91/100
Robert Parker
"A flagship cuvée, majestically representing the whites of the South!"
"Made from 30% Grenache blanc, 20% Clairette and the rest other Rhône white grapes, this wine has delicate, tangy aromas reminiscent of Meyer lemon tart, lime and white peach. It is linear, revealing layers with time in decanter. Fresh almonds wrapped in lemongrass, citrus zest and light brioche form a complex palate. Its bite should contrast nicely with rich, buttery sauces." (Wine Enthusiast 2024)
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Mordorée
Cuvée
La Reine des Bois
Vintage
2022
Designation
Lirac
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
30% Grenache, 20% Clairette, 15% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 15% Marsanne, 3% Picpoul, 2% Bourboulenc
Terroirs
Soils of rolled pebbles on a mixture of sand and red clay
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Pelicular maceration and direct pressing with temperature control, fermentation in oak barrels for 10% of the total volume.
Breeding
10% in barrels and 90% in vats
Alcohol content
14,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful green-gold color
Nose
Aromas of white and yellow fruit (peach, pear, apricot), citrus, verbena, iris and acacia.
Mouth
Round, very long and fruity with great elegance.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif, with fish, shellfish, sweetbreads, goat's cheese...
Domaine de la Mordorée
Lirac
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
The domaine offers expressive wines from the finest crus of the Vaucluse and Gard regions. Everything is done with the utmost respect for the terroirs, with the determination to produce wines worthy of their potential. Madeleine Delorme, accompanied by her daughter Ambre, carry on with great care and determination in the spirit of excellence that is the hallmark of the domaine and this winegrowing family. A superb range of saline, fleshy whites and deep, delicate reds, driven by thirst-quenching tension and fine balance. The domaine's style is increasingly racy and precise. The fourth star is fast approaching.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Created in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son Christophe, the 58-hectare estate (certified organic and biodynamic) is spread over 38 parcels and eight communes. Following Christophe's untimely death in 2015, his wife Madeleine and their daughter Ambre took over the reins of the estate. A firm believer in small yields, the Delorme family is equally at home with tavel, lirac, châteauneuf-du-pape and "simple" côtes-du-rhône. Not to be missed.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2023) 91/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Lirac Blanc La Reine des Bois 2022 has a slightly richer, honeyed nose and a touch of apricot Viognier. Medium-bodied, this is a more generous wine, round on the palate and long on the finish.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (guide 2024) 92/100
About the wine:
Made from 30% Grenache blanc, 20% Clairette and the rest other Rhône white grapes, this wine has delicate, tangy aromas reminiscent of Meyer lemon tart, lime and white peach. It is linear, revealing layers with time in decanter. Fresh almonds wrapped in lemongrass, citrus zest and light brioche form a complex palate. Its bite should contrast nicely with rich, buttery sauces.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (guide 2023) 16/20
About the wine:
The nose is marked by notes of walnut and golden fruit. There are hints of pear, honey and minerality. Good acidity gives it direction and freshness.
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2023) 92/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
Aromas of fresh citron, white pepper, bay leaves and fresh herbs. Medium-bodied with a creamy texture. Round with volume and a saline character on the finish. Made from Demeter-certified biodynamically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring.
Jeb Dunnuck
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
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