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| Drinking window: Drink between 2014 and 2017 (based on 54 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.8 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 11 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by kmicho on 11/23/2018 & rated 87 points: Vegetal, meaty, dark ripe fruits. Old world wine. Very soft on the tannins at this point. Good, not great, but definitely a nice wine in it's style. (554 views) | | | Tasted by wmjarrell on 10/19/2014 & rated 89 points: Complex old world red. Vegetal, sour, dark red fruit nose. Spice, smoke. Somewhat watery palate with medium tannins in the finish. (1523 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 12/30/2013 & rated 87 points: Weekly tasting group #101; Just for fun; wines that came as a gift (@ DJ): Dark fruits in the bouquet. On the palate dark berry fruits, herbs and spices, white pepper, a good balance between sweetness and acidity and soft and round tannin. Very ok wine, not extremely luxurious, but a very good qpr. (2392 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 12/3/2013 & rated 88 points: The encépagement of the (10 ha of) vineyards is Grenache 40%, Syrah 30%, Cinsault 15%, Carignan 10% and Counoise 5%. Vibrant, purple colour with a cherry rim; the black fruit is ripe and sweet, there are spices and violets, but the wine is not succulent or soft; on the contrary it is fresh and quite tight and structured, the influence of the Syrah is clearly present. Should turn out well, but needs another 12 months to soften. Drink (late) 2014 - 2016. (1954 views) | | | Tasted by cono_sur on 11/22/2012 & rated 88 points: Rosé blend of Grenache 40%, Syrah 30%, Cinsault 15%, Carignan 10%, Mourvedre 5%. Shows strawberry, herbal and leafy aromas that come off as Off-Dry. However, the palate is Extra-Dry with loads of minerality and tannin. This is a bigger rosé with a medium-body and a finish that is a touch hot. Balanced with medium-length finish. (2006 views) | | | Tasted by Philippe_C on 11/3/2012 & rated 89 points: Light nose of fresh red fruit, hint of vanilla... in the mouth, light ripe tannins, red berries (1927 views) | | | Tasted by Philippe_C on 10/27/2012 & rated 89 points: Medium nose of myrtilles, black fruit, vanilla, licorice... in the mouth, very fruity, integrated tannins, fruit, fruit, fruit!!! (992 views) |
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(Domaine de la Mordorée Côtes du Rhône La Dame Rousse Red) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
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JebDunnuck.com, Issue #11 (3/18/2012)
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| Domaine de la Mordorée Producer website - Read more about Domaine de la Mordoree
U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)
Started in 1986 by the Delorme brothers, Domaine de la Mordoree (woodcock) has become one of the top estates in the Rhone, with arguably the most consistent quality. Christophe Delorme's objective as a winemaker is to be unintrusive and maintain total respect for his terroir and the fruit it produces, striving to achieve a perfect balance between concentration and terroir. The domaine consists of 55 Hectares, on 38 different parcels, providing a rich, wide range of soils and climates. They practice "culture raisonnée", with minimum intervention in the vineyards, and as close as possible organic viticulture.
The Story:
"The end never justifies the means" is the motto at Christophe Delorme's revered Domaine de la Mordorée. He believes that the means of achieving greatness is as important as the result itself. For Christophe, the "means" consists of total respect for Mother Nature, a philosophy that has guided him for the last 15 years. In 1986, Christophe Delorme decided to dedicate himself to his passion for wine. He started his estate with the objective to produce the best wines in each appellation while maintaining preservation of the environment. The majority of Christophe's vineyard sites are organic and biodynamic and they have established their own ecosystems within each site.
The improvements at the domaine have been incredible: new pneumatic presses, new stainless steel vats, new destemmers, new vinification techniques and ageing in the best quality oak barrels for their top wines. Only natural products are used to fertilize the soil in order to propigate biological activity with weeds grown between rows of vines to inhibit soil erosion and harmful insects. The yield is reduced in the vineyard by ébourgeonnage (de budding in spring) and "vendanges vertes" in summer (green harvesting). Machine Harvesting is forbidden and against the domaine's natural focus. The complex integrated pest control system which utilizes natural ecosystems is used instead of manmade intervention. No expense is spared at the Estate of this dynamic and advanced Rhône Producer.
Red Rhone Blend Read about the different grapes used to produce red and white Rhone wines
On CellarTracker, Red Rhone Blend is the term for a wine consisting of two or more of the traditional 13 Southern Rhone grape varieties. Typically it's the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre or Cinsault grapes, but can also contain the Muscardin, Counoise, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Picardan or Vaccarese grapes.
A 'food' wine. Lacking pretension and intended for local consumption with local cuisine. Lacks the 'high' notes on a Bordeaux, more earthy and sharper so often a better partner to meat dishes with a sauce. France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comRhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Rhone Valley The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône)
### Wine Scholar Guild's Rhône valley vintage charts & ratings ###Southern Rhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Southern Rhone Valley
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