Domaine de la Mordorée Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2020
Domaine de la Mordorée · Domaine de la Mordorée
The 2020 vintage delivered exceptional ripeness in the southern Rhône, and Mordorée captures that generosity without sacrificing balance. This is a Châteauneuf that pivots between power and elegance — a wine for the table, not the trophy case.
Nose
Ripe dark cherry and blackcurrant mingle with Provençal herbs, lavender, and a hint of garrigue. Earthy undertones of iron-rich soil and a subtle violet perfume add complexity.
Palate
Full-bodied and generous, with dark berry fruit at the core. Cherry, blackcurrant, and a touch of mint unfold across the palate, framed by fine-grained tannins. There is a warmth and spice from Grenache's generosity, checked by the freshness of Mourvèdre and Syrah.
Finish
Long, with lingering cherry, crushed stone, and dried herbs. The tannins resolve gracefully.
- Varietal
- Grenache
- Blend
- Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Counoise
- Vineyards
- Multiple parcels across Châteauneuf-du-Pape, farmed organically
- Alcohol
- 15.0%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's dark fruit and herbal undertones complement the slow-braised lamb, while its tannin structure cuts through the richness of olive oil and rendered fat.
From the Delorme family's estate in Tavel and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Mordorée farms organically across the appellation's famous galets roulés and produces wines that balance southern warmth with structural precision.
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