Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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.
  • Roasted leg of lamb with thyme
    Classic Grenache-lamb pairing; herb notes echo the Provencal seasoning.
  • Slow-cooked wild boar with olives
    Inky fruit and tobacco notes complement gamey slow-cooked boar.

How to serve Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1995: Reine des Bois first produced as a distinct Chateauneuf cuvee
  2. 2010: La 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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