Domaine de la MordoreeLa Reine Des Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Counoise and the Mourvèdre.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.
The La Reine Des Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape of the Domaine de la Mordoree is in the top 40 of wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Taste structure of the La Reine Des Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Domaine de la Mordoree
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Reine Des Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine de la Mordoree in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the La Reine Des Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine de la Mordoree in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, vegetal or stone and sometimes also flavors of prune, toffee or game.
Food and wine pairings with La Reine Des Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pairings that work perfectly with La Reine Des Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Original food and wine pairings with La Reine Des Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The La Reine Des Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine de la Mordoree matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of tunisian haja, broccoli gratin or chicken with green olives.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Mordoree's La Reine Des Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Discover the grape variety: Counoise
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Reine Des Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine de la Mordoree are 2000, 2001, 2010, 2017 and 2018.
Informations about the Domaine de la Mordoree
The Domaine de la Mordoree is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
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The word of the wine: Draft liquor
Liqueur composed of sugar dissolved in wine, used for the dosage of sparkling wines made by the traditional method. It is also known as "liqueur d'expédition" or "liqueur de dosage".
