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Domaine de la Mordorée - Lirac Reine des Bois Red 2014

Domaine de la Mordorée - Lirac Reine des Bois rouge 2014

Lirac|Red wine|Organic

4.2/5 (25 customers)

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

93/100

Robert Parker

Cité

Hachette

"Fresh and well-structured, this wine reveals a palette of fruits and spices on the finish. The tannins are velvety smooth, and the shimmering texture charms the palate. Superb!" (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2017)

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Estate

Domaine de la Mordorée

Vintage

Reine des Bois

Vintage

2014

Designation

Lirac

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

30% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 40% Syrah

Regions

clay-siliceous soils with rounded pebbles

Viticulture

certified organic

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

30 days of maceration with temperature control

Livestock Farming

30% of the wine is aged in oak barrels, 70% in tanks

Alcohol Content

14,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A very dark red color, very dense with bluish highlights

Nose

Very fruity (raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant), floral (violet) with a very slight toasty note

Palate

Delicate tannins. Full-bodied with a long, fresh finish

Serve

decant at 18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2024

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with grilled meats, in sauces, with small game, and with all kinds of soft cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2017 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)

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 producing 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, enlivened by a refreshing vibrancy and a perfectly balanced profile. The estate is evolving its style toward wines that are increasingly refined and precise. The fourth star is fast approaching.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated wine (2017 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

A great classic of the appellation, made from Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Grenache, with one-third aged in oak barrels. A lovely purple color, a rich bouquet of black fruits and garrigue, and a long, intense, and concentrated palate, highlighted by a pleasant touch of acidity.

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 their 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

Wine rated (2016 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)

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

James Suckling

Rated "Recommended"

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated winery (2021 guide) Recommended

Customer Rating

4.2/5

based on 25 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on May 21, 2017

First off, a truly beautiful color. As for the taste, it’s rich and full-bodied with silky, concentrated tannins, tremendous volume, and a very lingering finish featuring peppery notes dominated by black fruit. Compared to a superb Lafond Roc-Epine—which is heavily marked by red fruit and also blew me away with its RQP—I’m honestly torn… Tasted with a Fleur d’Aubrac entrecôte from La Canourgue on the barbecue this weekend! Nothing to say—pure bliss.