Retour Domaine de la Mordorée - Lirac - La Reine des Bois - Blanc - 2019
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhone Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Lirac
COLOR: White
VINTAGE: 2019
GRAPE VARIETY: 35% Grenache, 25% Clairette, 15% Roussanne, 10% Viognier, 10% Marsanne, 5% Picpoul
ALCOHOL: 14 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Golden yellow with green reflections.
Nose Aromas of white fruits mixed with beautiful aromatic herbs, creamy notes, but also of fennel and anise.
Palate Rich and delicate, this wine unfolds a palate both tonic and generous: What a delight!
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 10 and 12°C.
Food Aperitif, salmon filet with sorrel cream, oven baked sole, fresh cheeses.
Cellar ageing From now until 2030
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine The Domaine de la Mordorée is one of our favorite estates from Southern Rhône. One of the best in biodynamic agriculture, it has been awarded the highest rating of 5 stars by Robert Parker. The American critic has always placed it at the top of his hierarchy, saluting their work and mastery of winemaking and praising their wines above all else.
Wine Of great freshness, the 2019 White Lirac Reine des Bois offers charming notes of white fruits, aromatic herbs, fennel and anise. We appreciate its fresh perfumes, its fullness and finesse, and it's amazing virtues. A tonic and well-balanced white wine that will pair beautifully with fish or fresh cheeses. What a delight!
Vinification Hand harvested. Vinification and maturation for 10% of the harvest in barrels and 90% in stainless steel tanks. Diam 10 cork, guaranteeing a potential of keeping between 5 to 10 years. Certified organic wine. Vines cultivated according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2022 Robert Parker : 91/100