Domaine de la Mordorée : La Dame Rousse Tavel Rosé 2025

Characteristics and tasting advice for La Dame Rousse 2025 from Domaine de la Mordorée

Tasting

Appearance

With a deep, intense pink color, this appearance reflects beautifully ripe grapes and careful maceration.

Nose

The nose opens with pronounced fruity aromas of grapefruit and strawberry, accompanied by delicate floral notes. A subtle spicy hint emerges in the background, adding complexity to the whole.

Palate

On the palate, the wine is round and fresh, offering a fine structure with delicate and elegant tannins. Notes of ripe red and white fruits are fully expressed, supported by a well-present acidity that brings vibrancy and precision. The palate is generous and velvety, with satisfying length and a persistent finish.

Wine pairings

La Dame Rousse Tavel Rosé 2025 pairs perfectly with shellfish, especially mussels, as well as richly prepared fish. This wine also complements poultry, cured meats, and moderately strong cheeses. It enhances Mediterranean dishes such as fish soup, seafood pasta, or lightly spiced Eastern-style preparations. Pizzas topped with Mediterranean ingredients are also an excellent choice.

Serving and cellaring

La Dame Rousse Tavel Rosé 2025 can be enjoyed now to appreciate its freshness and exuberant fruit, but it also has the potential to improve over a few years in the cellar.

A modern, structured Tavel rosé from the Rhône Valley

The estate

Founded in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son Christophe, the Domaine de la Mordorée has established itself as a benchmark of the Tavel appellation in the southern Rhône Valley. The estate takes its poetic name from the woodcock, a bird admired by Francis Delorme, a passionate hunter. Since Christophe’s untimely passing in 2015, Madeleine Delorme and their daughter Ambre have carried on this legacy of excellence with determination. The vineyard covers around 60 hectares spread across several plots in 8 communes. Certified organic since 2013 and Demeter biodynamic since 2020, the estate ranks among the 155 best estates in the world according to Robert Parker.

The vineyard

The vines of La Dame Rousse Rosé 2025 grow on soils composed of rolled pebbles, fine sand, and limestone slabs, characteristic of the Tavel appellation. These pebbles store heat during the day and release it at night, promoting slow and complex ripening. Limestone gives structure to the wines and develops a characteristic minerality, while sandy soils enriched with clay bring depth and aromatic complexity. Located a few kilometers from Avignon, the vineyard enjoys panoramic views of Mont Ventoux and optimal sun exposure. The vines are cultivated using certified biodynamic farming, with exclusively manual harvests and soil work that respects biodiversity.

Winemaking and aging

The winemaking of La Dame Rousse Tavel Rosé 2025 favors a low-intervention approach, allowing the terroir to fully express itself. The estate uses native wild yeasts for fermentation, thus preserving the microbial specificity of the terroir. This method contributes to the uniqueness and authenticity of the final wine, avoiding the standardized aromatic profiles of commercial yeasts. The estate’s philosophy is based on the principle that nature is more gifted than man, thus limiting technological intervention to what is strictly necessary.

Grape varieties

Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Clairette.