Lirac La Dame Rousse La Mordorée (Domaine de) 2012

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Lirac La Dame Rousse La Mordorée (Domaine de) 2012

The wine

From a terroir of clay, silica and rolled pebbles, Grenache and Syrah that make up this cuvée have macerated for a month before fermenting in stainless steel vats. Thus, when tasting, the wine offers up particularly fruity and floral notes. Its palate reveals a subtle balance between fine tannins and a fresh finish. It can be enjoyed immediately or kept back for ten years.

About the Producer La Mordorée

Domaine de La Mordorée (a nod to the bronze colour of the woodcock, the property's emblem) was created in 1986 when Christophe Delorme gave up his original trade to focus purely on winegrowing and wine. From the outset, this enthusiast insisted on a high standard of work both in the vineyards and at the winery. He very quickly earned his reputation as one of the top winegrowers among the new generation in the southern Rhône, his somewhat “modern” style leaning towards power and concentration. The range is extensive and includes red and white wines in the Tavel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac and Condrieu appellations. The vineyards cover 55 hectares, divided into 38 different plots scattered across eight communes. Today, the domain has abandoned the use of chemical herbicides and received organic certification for all wines, except Condrieu, in 2013. In addition to the usual organic practices, it is very proud to have re-established an entire ecosystem among the vines. In the late 90s Christophe was joined by his brother Francis. After a sudden loss, it fell to his wife Madeleine and their daughter Ambre to take up the reins, bringing a wind of change to the domain.

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