Domaine de la Mordorée : Tableau de Terroir "Les Galets" Grenache Blanc 2024

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Tableau de Terroir "Les Galets" Grenache Blanc 2024 from Domaine de la Mordorée

Tasting

Color
The wine displays a bright golden hue, revealing the full richness of this Grenache Blanc.

Nose
The bouquet reveals complex, delicate notes of white fruits, unfolding with elegance.

Palate
On the palate, this wine charms with its creamy texture and lovely freshness. The overall impression is one of remarkable complexity and intensity, lingering harmoniously.

Food and wine pairings

This Grenache Blanc pairs perfectly with charcuterie, pizzas, and grilled dishes. Its structure allows it to harmonize with boldly flavored foods.

Serving and cellaring

The Tableau de Terroir "Les Galets" Grenache Blanc 2024 is best enjoyed at a temperature of 14°C to fully reveal its aromas.

The finesse and precision of a biodynamic Grenache Blanc

The estate

Founded in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son Christophe, the Domaine de la Mordorée spans 42 hectares in the Rhône Valley, spread across eight communes including Tavel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Lirac. Following Christophe’s passing in 2015, Madeleine Delorme and their daughter Ambre now run this family estate. The domaine stands out for its full biodynamic commitment since 2020 and its ornithological philosophy, with cuvées bearing evocative names inspired by the woodcock.

The vineyard

Tableau de Terroir "Les Galets" is a white Vin de France from an outstanding terroir made up of rounded pebbles that give the wine its signature minerality. The vineyard has been certified Agriculture Biologique since 2013 and Biodynamie Demeter since 2020, underscoring the estate’s environmental commitment.

Vinification and aging

The Tableau de Terroir "Les Galets" Grenache Blanc 2024 is crafted using organic methods that respect the fruit. Harvesting and sorting are carried out entirely by hand to preserve the grapes’ optimal quality. After destemming and crushing, the grapes undergo direct pressing with temperature control to preserve aromatic finesse.

Grape variety

This wine is made from 100% Grenache Blanc, a Mediterranean grape variety that thrives on the rounded-pebble terroirs of the Rhône Valley.