In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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.
  • Duck breast with cherry sauce
    Dark fruit and leather notes complement duck and the fruity sauce.

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.

  1. 1997 — Reine des Bois Lirac rouge first produced from estate parcels

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Mordoree
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

Tags

dry firm tannin full body grenache medium acid medium term mood bold mood rustic mourvedre occasion cellar occasion dinner party old vines old world organic pairs with game pairs with poultry pairs with red meat price trade up still red syrah value pick
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