Chapoutier - Côte-Rôtie - La Mordorée - Red - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 La Mordorée Red from Côte-Rôtie is everything you want in a serious Northern Rhône Syrah. Sourced from old vines — over 60 years — planted on the edge of the Côte Blonde, it delivers real depth and precision. Fermented in barrels with a touch of new oak, it opens with intense aromas of dark berries, warm spices, and a lift of violet. The palate is broad and powerful, yet beautifully poised, with fine, seamless tannins that give the wine structure without any heaviness. A benchmark Côte-Rôtie, built for the long haul.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. 100% destemmed, vinification in concrete vats with daily pumping over. Aged for 14 to 18 months entirely in 225-litre barrels, with a proportion of new barrels.

Wine certified organic and biodynamic by Demeter.

Color:

Deep, bright red.

Nose:

Aromas of black fruits mixed with hints of spices and violet and touches of black olive.

Palate:

Structured and balanced, with beautifully ripe fruity notes, this wine is powerful, full-bodied and elegant, with smooth tannins. It is built for very long ageing.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Small game, duck breast with foie gras, herb-crusted beef rib, 7-hour slow-cooked leg of lamb.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2050, and beyond for enthusiasts.

An undisputed star of the Rhône Valley, Michel Chapoutier commands a phenomenal portfolio of crus. A visionary winemaker and one of the early champions of biodynamic viticulture, he has earned worldwide acclaim for his instinctive approach and unwavering pursuit of greatness. His wines are remarkably consistent, each one offering a pure and accomplished expression of its terroir.

From Hermitage to Cornas and Côte-Rôtie, his labels remain benchmarks — the gold standard within these iconic appellations.