Domaine de la Mordorée : La Reine des Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023

The richness and balance of a red wine from the Rhône Valley

The estate

The Domaine de la Mordorée was established in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son. Located in Tavel, near Avignon, this 60-hectare estate spread across 38 plots is the perfect expression of appellations such as Tavel, Lirac, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône, and Condrieu.

The vineyard

The Reine des Bois is a Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine produced from vineyards planted on the Crau plateau, resting on clay-siliceous soils with rolled pebbles.

Vinification and aging

Destemming, crushing, and long maceration for up to 30 days. The aging is carried out at 20% in barrels and 80% in tanks.

Blend

The Reine des Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023 from Domaine de la Mordorée is a blend of grenache, syrah, mourvèdre, counoise, and vaccarese.