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Domaine de la Mordorée Lirac Cuvée de la Reine des Bois 2005

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Rhone Blends are generally based on Grenache, though some blends may be predominantly Syrah or Mourvedre. The fact that these wines are blends gives the winemakers unusual flexibility in creating a finished wine. In the Southern Rhone Valley of France the styles can range from light, fruity, soft Cotes du Rhone to big, bold, age worthy Chateaunuef-du-pape. This blend is also very popular in Australia and the United States where they frequently go by the Moniker GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) and exhibit the rich, bold fruit that both countries are famous for.

Winemakers Notes

Appellation : LIRAC
Cuvée : Reine des Bois
Colour : Red
Surface : 22 Ha.
Yield : 30 Hl./Ha.

Vine varieties :

Grenache 33 %
Mourvedre 33 %
Syrah 33 %

Vineyard age : 40 years

Terroir : Clay /limestone, clay / chalk and sandy with pebble stones.
Harvest : by hand

Vinification : 100% destemmed, long 30 days maceration with a maximum of 34° C temperature.
Maturing : 30% in oak barrels, 30% in wooden tun, 40% in enameled steel tank.
Estate bottled

Tasting :
Robe : deep dark red, read more...

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Rating: 16/20 - As reviewed by Jancis Robinson Exceedingly dark! Almost cheesy on the nose and then sumptuously sweet on the palate. Very very modern style, to the extent of even tasting vaguely of coconut. Not for me but some may like its push to the limits of extraction.


 

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Definitely a winner. Not the typical spicy Rhone but a nice smooth drink.


October 2009

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"Powerfully ripe, with raspberry and boysenberry fruit that never gets heady, thanks to the racy structure, and a long anise- and graphite-filled finish. An impressive display. Drink now through 2009...91." WS 10/07


 

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Rating: (90-93) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 169 on Feb-07


 

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