In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

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.
  • Grilled prawns with garlic butter
    The wine's weight handles shellfish richness while acidity cuts through butter.
  • Roasted artichoke with aioli
    Anise and herb notes complement artichoke; full body handles the aioli.

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.

  1. 2003 — La Plume du Peintre first produced as a white Chateauneuf

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Mordoree
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

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