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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: white blossom, peach, anise, citrus, fresh herbs
Palate: pear, apricot, herb, light spice, mineral finish
Fresh, aromatic white Lirac from La Mordoree; multi-variety Grenache Blanc-led blend with white blossom, peach, and herb character.
What it pairs with
- Grilled sea bass with fennel Anise and herb notes echo grilled fennel; fresh acidity suits white fish.More wines for sea bass →
- Provencal fish soup White Lirac is a natural companion for Provencal soupe de poisson.More wines for fish →
How to serve Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Lirac Blanc
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled sea bass with fennel, Provencal fish soup. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The white Reine des Bois Lirac is a multi-variety blend drawn from La Mordoree's Lirac white-variety plantings; fresh and aromatic, it is the everyday white counterpart to the estate's richer white Chateauneuf.
- 2000White Lirac first produced at La Mordoree
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Mordoree · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache Blanc (40%), Clairette (30%), Roussanne (20%), Viognier (10%)
- Classification
- Lirac AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres and stainless steel; no new oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 18-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Lirac Blanc
What does Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Lirac Blanc taste like?
On the nose, white blossom, peach, anise, citrus, fresh herbs. On the palate, pear, apricot, herb, light spice, mineral finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Fresh, aromatic white Lirac from La Mordoree; multi-variety Grenache Blanc-led blend with white blossom, peach, and herb character.
When should I drink Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Lirac Blanc?
Drink 1-6 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 Lirac Blanc?
Grilled sea bass with fennel is the canonical pairing; Provencal fish soup is the other strong match. Anise and herb notes echo grilled fennel; fresh acidity suits white fish.
What grapes are in Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Lirac Blanc?
The blend is Grenache Blanc (40%), Clairette (30%), Roussanne (20%), Viognier (10%). The wine is classified as Lirac AOC.
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