Domaine de la Mordorée : Tableau de Terroir "Les Galets" Mourvèdre 2024

Characteristics and tasting advice for Tableau de Terroir “Les Galets” Mourvèdre 2024 from Domaine de la Mordorée

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a beautiful, bright garnet hue that reveals the full intensity of this Mourvèdre.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet unfolds with elegance, revealing notes of red fruit accompanied by cherry and blackcurrant aromas that lend lovely aromatic complexity.

Palate
On the palate, this wine charms with its elegance and fine tannins. Freshness and a gourmand character blend harmoniously to deliver a particularly flavorful, fruit-driven expression.

Food and wine pairing

This Tableau de Terroir “Les Galets” Mourvèdre 2024 pairs perfectly with artisanal charcuterie, generously topped pizzas, and grilled meats with Mediterranean flavors.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate the qualities of this Tableau de Terroir “Les Galets” Mourvèdre 2024, serve at 60.8°F (16°C).

A biodynamic Mourvèdre from the Rhône Valley with Mediterranean accents

The estate

Founded in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son Christophe, Domaine de la Mordorée now spans 42 hectares in the Southern Rhône Valley, across eight communes. Currently led by Madeleine Delorme and her daughter Ambre since Christophe’s passing in 2015, the estate produces wines under the Tavel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Côtes-du-Rhône, and Condrieu appellations. A pioneer in biodynamics since 2020, it stands out for its cuvées with poetic names inspired by the woodcock, notably “La Reine des Bois.”

The vineyard

Tableau de Terroir “Les Galets” is a red Vin de France from an exceptional terroir of rounded pebbles that imparts a unique personality to the wine. The estate practices certified organic viticulture and applies Demeter biodynamic principles, ensuring total respect for the environment and the expression of the terroir.

Winemaking and aging

Vinification of Tableau de Terroir “Les Galets” Mourvèdre 2024 follows tradition with destemming followed by crushing of hand-harvested grapes and careful sorting. Maceration takes place under temperature control to preserve the wine’s aromatic finesse and elegance.

Grape variety

This Rhône Valley wine is crafted exclusively from Mourvèdre, a Mediterranean variety that here expresses its full nobility and authentic character.