Domaine de la Mordorée - Lirac - La Reine des Bois - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

A favorite of the selection committee and rated 93/100, the 2022 white Lirac La Reine des Bois offers a full and true expression of the southern Rhône. Notes of white peaches and delicate flowers contribute to a fresh, crystalline, and well-balanced ensemble. The clean structure, enhanced by its freshness, remains fine and delicate, with depth and presence, accentuated by Clairette, and beautiful mineral bitters in the finish. A gastronomic wine whose quality aging should be commended, it is best paired with freshwater fish, goat cheeses, or as an aperitif.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. De-stemming, crushing and skin maceration. Aged 90% in vats and 10% in barrels.

Color:

Bright, clear golden yellow.

Nose:

Pure, crystalline with white peach aromas on a fresh whole.

Palate:

In a very Rhône-style, we feel the presence of Clairette, a beautiful minerality, an invigorating freshness and a sober, perfectly integrated ageing process.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled sardines in lemon oil, sea bream with fennel, haddock and pan-fried sun vegetables.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Domaine La Mordorée, a leading estate in the southern Rhône and a cornerstone of Lirac, is a sanctuary for wine enthusiasts. Its wines are enshrined in the pantheon of critical acclaim, celebrated for their vigor, balance, and elegance.

Managed biodynamically by the Delorme family across the finest areas of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, and Tavel, these highly expressive wines are a priority. Featuring fresh and saline whites, deep and delicate reds animated by a refreshing tension and an impeccably balanced structure, they strive for constant purity, with a convergence of flavors and naturalness that is extraordinary.