From Avignon: Châteauneuf du Pape Half-Day Wine Tour
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: white peach, acacia, anise, golden apple, Provencal herbs
Palate: ripe pear, honey, gentle spice, creamy texture, mineral finish
White Chateauneuf from La Mordoree; aromatic and generously textured, with white peach, honey, and herb notes from a multi-variety southern blend.
What it pairs with
- Seafood bouillabaisse Full-bodied white Chateauneuf is the classic Provencal accompaniment to fish stew.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Grilled prawns with garlic butter The wine's weight handles shellfish richness while acidity cuts through butter.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
- Roasted artichoke with aioli Anise and herb notes complement artichoke; full body handles the aioli.More wines for vegetables and salads →
With cheese
How to serve Domaine de la Mordoree La Plume du Peintre Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Seafood bouillabaisse, Grilled prawns with garlic butter, Roasted artichoke with aioli. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
La Plume du Peintre ('the Painter's Quill') is the white Chateauneuf of La Mordoree, first produced in 2003 from old Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, and Clairette vines in the estate's holdings.
- 2003La Plume du Peintre first produced as a white Chateauneuf
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Mordoree · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache (70%), Clairette, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc
- Classification
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
- Oak
- Old demi-muids and foudres; no new oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 55-90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Domaine de la Mordoree La Plume du Peintre Chateauneuf-du-Pape
What does Domaine de la Mordoree La Plume du Peintre Chateauneuf-du-Pape taste like?
On the nose, white peach, acacia, anise, golden apple, Provencal herbs. On the palate, ripe pear, honey, gentle spice, creamy texture, mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. White Chateauneuf from La Mordoree; aromatic and generously textured, with white peach, honey, and herb notes from a multi-variety southern blend.
When should I drink Domaine de la Mordoree La Plume du Peintre Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine de la Mordoree La Plume du Peintre Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
Seafood bouillabaisse is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled prawns with garlic butter and Roasted artichoke with aioli. Full-bodied white Chateauneuf is the classic Provencal accompaniment to fish stew.
What grapes are in Domaine de la Mordoree La Plume du Peintre Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
The blend is Grenache (70%), Clairette, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc. The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.
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