From Avignon: Châteauneuf du Pape Half-Day Wine Tour
Embark on a half-day wine tour from Avignon to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Enjoy a scenic photo stop at the ruins of the Pope's summer residence, then visit two wineries for ...
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
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In the glass
Aroma: wild blackberry, grilled meat, garrigue, dark chocolate, spiced plum
Palate: inky fruit, black olive, tobacco, velvety tannins, long mineral finish
The prestige Chateauneuf from La Mordoree; dark, rich, and muscular with Mourvedre backbone and a silky tannic finish. Produced from old-vine Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah on the la Plane lieu-dit.
What it pairs with
- Grilled duck breast with fig compote Dark fruit and Mourvedre depth handle duck's richness and the fig's sweetness.More wines for duck breast →
- Roasted leg of lamb with thyme Classic Grenache-lamb pairing; herb notes echo the Provencal seasoning.More wines for lamb →
- Slow-cooked wild boar with olives Inky fruit and tobacco notes complement gamey slow-cooked boar.More wines for wild boar →
With cheese
How to serve Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled duck breast with fig compote, Roasted leg of lamb with thyme, Slow-cooked wild boar with olives. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
La Mordoree was founded in the 1980s in Tavel and expanded into Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The Reine des Bois ('Queen of the Woods') is the estate's flagship Chateauneuf, blending old Grenache with Mourvedre for depth and ageing potential.
- 1995Reine des Bois first produced as a distinct Chateauneuf cuvee
- 2010La Mordoree's Chateauneuf recognised among the appellation's top estates
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Mordoree · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache (65%), Mourvedre (20%), Syrah (10%), Vaccarese (5%)
- Classification
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
- Oak
- 18 months in old foudres and demi-muids
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- EUR 60-100 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Chateauneuf-du-Pape
What does Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Chateauneuf-du-Pape taste like?
On the nose, wild blackberry, grilled meat, garrigue, dark chocolate, spiced plum. On the palate, inky fruit, black olive, tobacco, velvety tannins, long mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. The prestige Chateauneuf from La Mordoree; dark, rich, and muscular with Mourvedre backbone and a silky tannic finish. Produced from old-vine Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah on the la Plane lieu-dit.
When should I drink Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
Drink 5-20 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 Reine des Bois Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
Grilled duck breast with fig compote is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roasted leg of lamb with thyme and Slow-cooked wild boar with olives. Dark fruit and Mourvedre depth handle duck's richness and the fig's sweetness.
What grapes are in Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
The blend is Grenache (65%), Mourvedre (20%), Syrah (10%), Vaccarese (5%). The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.
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