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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: blackberry, garrigue, iron, dried herbs, wild flowers
Palate: dark plum, tobacco, leather, medium-firm tannins, mineral finish
The Lirac counterpart to La Mordoree's Chateauneuf; similar Mourvedre-accented depth and garrigue character but at a more accessible price from the neighbouring appellation.
What it pairs with
- Grilled lamb and eggplant Herb-driven dark fruit pairs naturally with grilled lamb and vegetable.More wines for lamb →
- Duck breast with cherry sauce Dark fruit and leather notes complement duck and the fruity sauce.More wines for duck breast →
With cheese
How to serve Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Lirac Rouge
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 lamb and eggplant, Duck breast with cherry sauce. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
La Mordoree's original home is in Tavel, and the estate also owns Lirac parcels across the Rhone from Chateauneuf. The Reine des Bois Lirac is the red expression from these old Grenache and Mourvedre vines.
- 1997Reine des Bois Lirac rouge first produced from estate parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Mordoree · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache (60%), Mourvedre (25%), Syrah (15%)
- Classification
- Lirac AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres; no new oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 20-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Lirac Rouge
What does Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Lirac Rouge taste like?
On the nose, blackberry, garrigue, iron, dried herbs, wild flowers. On the palate, dark plum, tobacco, leather, medium-firm tannins, mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. The Lirac counterpart to La Mordoree's Chateauneuf; similar Mourvedre-accented depth and garrigue character but at a more accessible price from the neighbouring appellation.
When should I drink Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Lirac Rouge?
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 Reine des Bois Lirac Rouge?
Grilled lamb and eggplant is the canonical pairing; Duck breast with cherry sauce is the other strong match. Herb-driven dark fruit pairs naturally with grilled lamb and vegetable.
What grapes are in Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Lirac Rouge?
The blend is Grenache (60%), Mourvedre (25%), Syrah (15%). The wine is classified as Lirac AOC.
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