The Domaine de la Mordoree of Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Rhone Valley

Domaine de la Mordoree
The winery offers 21 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 44 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the region of Rhone Valley
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The Domaine de la Mordoree is one of the world's great estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Domaine de la Mordoree offers one of the most incredible winemaking experiences in France. Located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in Provence, this vineyard stretches across a beautiful hilly landscape covered with olive groves and vineyards. The Perrin family has been running the estate for over 50 years and operates a total of 215 hectares of vineyards and olive groves. They have been working with the Movement for Taste and Quality since the 1980s and produce exciting organic wines that are now globally known. All the vineyards derive from the famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. Domaine de la Mordoree is known for its winery house designed by the famous Etienne Perrin, the father of Laurent. This magnificent building is topped with wooden beams and hardwood floors. Inside, it is decorated with luxurious rustic furniture and features an open porch offering stunning views of the vineyards. The estate produces fine and robust wines that are a reflection of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir. Among the best red wines, they feature their acclaimed "la Mordorée" and "Malilodestone", both made from 90% Grenache and Syrah containers. They also produce fresh and fruity white wines, including their "Buddelet" and "Madoree sur Chgne" cuvées. Each of their products offers a rich and intense aromatic structure and a harmonious finish. Domaine de la Mordoree is recognized for its philosophy of offering the best winemaking experience while respecting the environment and producing quality wines. A visit to the estate will allow you to discover all the nuances of this unique terroir and to taste the finest vintages produced here. Live the dream of being a winemaker for a few hours and taste the genuine wines produced by Domaine de la Mordoree.

Top Domaine de la Mordoree wines

Looking for the best Domaine de la Mordoree wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de la Mordoree wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine de la Mordoree wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine de la Mordoree

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de la Mordoree

How Domaine de la Mordoree wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of the real vegetables stuffed in the provençal way, lemon and tuna risotto or penne with chicken, mushrooms and comté.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de la Mordoree

On the nose the white wine of Domaine de la Mordoree. often reveals types of flavors of apricot, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine de la Mordoree. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de la Mordoree

  • 2016With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine de la Mordoree.

  • Viognier
  • Clairette
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Roussanne
  • Marsanne

Discovering the wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.

In the mouth of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 704 estates and châteaux in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, producing 1551 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape go well with generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry.

The top red wines of Domaine de la Mordoree

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de la Mordoree

How Domaine de la Mordoree wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb stew with melting peppers, very simple spaghetti carbonara or chicken curry (like in reunion island).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de la Mordoree

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de la Mordoree. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, strawberries or pepper and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de la Mordoree. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de la Mordoree

  • 2000With an average score of 4.48/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.43/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.28/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de la Mordoree.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Counoise
  • Vaccareze
  • Merlot

Discover the grape variety: Cinsault

Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

The top pink wines of Domaine de la Mordoree

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine de la Mordoree

How Domaine de la Mordoree wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or poultry such as recipes of sauté of pork with chorizo, tagliatelle with scallops or thai chicken with red curry and green curry in coconut milk.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine de la Mordoree

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine de la Mordoree. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, non oak or earth. In the mouth the pink wine of Domaine de la Mordoree. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine de la Mordoree

  • 2019With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.84/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine de la Mordoree.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault
  • Clairette
  • Bourboulenc

The word of the wine: Rafle (taste of)

A taste considered a defect, characterized by an unpleasant astringency and bitterness, brought by the stalk during the vinification process. In order to avoid it, destemming before vinification is a common practice.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de la Mordoree

Planning a wine route in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine de la Mordoree.

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

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