Domaine de la Mordorée - Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Reine des Bois 2012
95/100
Robert Parker
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
16,5/20
Gault & Millau
15/20
RVF
1*Étoile
Hachette
“One of the standout wines of the vintage, this ink-black 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Reine des Bois offers fantastic richness and depth in its aromas of blackberry liqueur, graphite, and smoke, along with mineral flavors. An elegant, chic, and refined expression of this cuvée, which reminds me of the 2010 vintage. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, concentrated, and with fine tannins, it will be ready to drink in 10 to 15 years.” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
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Eye
very dark, opaque ruby color
Nose
Aromas of red berries, developing into woody notes of leather, truffles, and coffee...
Palate
Concentrated, full-bodied, and rich, with a very long, fruity finish with notes of licorice
Serve
decant at 18-20°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Pair with red meats, dishes with sauce, game, and soft cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
Beautiful color, magnificent texture, deep and complex.
About the estate:
The estate produces highly expressive wines from the finest vineyards of Vaucluse and Gard. Every effort is made with deep respect for the terroirs, driven by a commitment to crafting wines that live up to their full potential. Madeleine Delorme, alongside her daughter Ambre, continues to work with great care and determination, upholding the spirit of excellence that defines both the estate and this winemaking family. A superb range of salty, full-bodied whites and deep, delicate reds, animated by a refreshing tension and a perfectly balanced structure. The estate is evolving its style toward increasingly refined and precise wines. The fourth star is fast approaching.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2015) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
This "Queen of the Woods" looks stunning in its intense, luminous robe. The nose is just as intense, opening with black fruit and a hint of oak. The palate is very well-balanced, with plenty of body, structure, and freshness. A wine of fine pedigree, built to age.
About the estate:
Founded in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son Christophe, the 58-hectare estate (certified organic and biodynamic) is spread across 38 plots and eight municipalities. Following Christophe’s untimely death in 2015, his wife Madeleine and their daughter Ambre took over the reins of the estate. Advocates of low yields, the Delormes produce vintages with disconcerting ease, whether in Tavel, their original stronghold, in Lirac, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, or in “simple” Côtes-du-Rhône. A must-try.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2015 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
Full of power yet imbued with a certain delicacy of tone, this wine brings together the most tempestuous flavors—blue and black fruits, bramble and grape stems, hints of the earth—within a sensual, sun-kissed shell softened by bitter notes!
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2014 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
One of the standout wines of the vintage, this ink-black 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Reine des Bois offers fantastic richness and depth in its aromas of blackberry liqueur, graphite, and smoke, along with its mineral flavors. An elegant, chic, and refined expression of this cuvée, which reminds me of the 2010 vintage. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, concentrated, and with fine tannins, it will be ready to drink for 10 to 15 years.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
About the wine:
With its fine texture, Châteauneuf-du-Pape offers a balance of freshness and power.
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 6 reviews
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