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

Characteristics and tasting tips for Tableau de Terroir "Les Galets" Mourvèdre 2024 from Domaine de la Mordorée

Tasting

Color
The robe displays a beautiful, shiny garnet red, revealing the full intensity of this Mourvèdre.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet is elegant, unveiling notes of red fruit, accompanied by aromas of cherry and blackcurrant, lending the nose a beautiful complexity.

Palate
On the palate, this wine seduces with its elegance and fine tannins. Freshness and juiciness combine harmoniously to create a particularly tasty, fruit-forward expression.

Food and wine pairings

This Tableau de Terroir "Les Galets" Mourvèdre 2024 pairs perfectly with artisanal charcuterie, generously topped pizzas, as well as grilled meat with Mediterranean flavors.

Service and storage

To fully enjoy the qualities of this Tableau de Terroir "Les Galets" Mourvèdre 2024, it should be served at a temperature of 16°C.

A biodynamic Mourvèdre from the Rhône Valley with a Mediterranean character

The estate

Founded in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son Christophe, Domaine de la Mordorée today covers 42 hectares in the southern Rhône Valley, spread across eight communes. Following Christophe's passing in 2015, the estate is currently managed by Madeleine Delorme and her daughter Ambre, producing wines under the Tavel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Côtes-du-Rhône, and Condrieu appellations. A pioneer in biodynamics since 2020, it stands out for cuvées with poetic names inspired by the woodcock, including "La Reine des Bois".

The vineyard

Tableau de Terroir "Les Galets" is a red Vin de France from an exceptional terroir featuring rolled pebbles, which give the wine its unique personality. The estate practices certified organic viticulture and applies Demeter biodynamic principles, ensuring the utmost respect for the environment and terroir expression.

Winemaking and aging

The winemaking of Tableau de Terroir "Les Galets" Mourvèdre 2024 follows tradition with destemming, followed by crushing of the hand-harvested grapes as well as strict selection. Maceration takes place under temperature control to preserve the wine's aromatic finesse and elegance.

Grape variety

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