Domaine de la Mordorée - Côtes-du-Rhône La Dame Rousse 2018

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine|Organic

3.9/5 (61 customers)

Cité

Hachette

91/100

James Suckling

fruity

foodie

grilled dishes

“This red wine is a delight, with a clean nose of red berries that evolves into blackcurrant upon aeration. It has a clean attack, a round mid-palate, pronounced aromas highlighting blackcurrant and coffee, fine tannins, and a peppery finish: a composition without a single flaw.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020) This Côtes-du-Rhône kicks off the "Dame Rousse" range from Domaine de la Mordorée: a most delicious introduction!

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Estate

Domaine de la Mordorée

Vintage

La Dame Rousse

Vintage

2018

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 10% Carignan, 5% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Sandy-clay and clay-limestone soils with rounded pebbles

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Complete destemming, followed by 15 to 20 days of maceration with temperature control

Alcohol content

14,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep red dress

Nose

Very fruity, with aromas of violet and blackcurrant

Palate

Fresh and crisp, with delicate tannins and a lovely finish

Serve

Decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with cold cuts, grilled meats, deli meats, soft cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2024 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

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 rated (2020 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)

Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the wine:

This red wine offers a delightful taste experience, with a clean, fresh nose of red berries that evolves into blackcurrant notes as it opens up. It features a crisp attack, a rounded mid-palate, and pronounced aromas that highlight blackcurrant and coffee, along with fine tannins and a peppery finish: a perfectly balanced composition.

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—Lirac, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, or “simple” Côtes-du-Rhône. A must-try.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100

Rated: Recommended

About the wine:

Very appealing aromas of strawberry and watermelon, with fresh, juicy, and inviting flavors as well. A slightly creamy finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink now.

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

3.9/5

based on 61 reviews