Domaine de la Mordorée

Domaine de la Mordorée

An emblematic Rhône Valley estate in Tavel, founded in 1986. 42 hectares across eight communes (Tavel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Côtes-du-Rhône, Condrieu). Certified Organic (2013) and Biodynamic Demeter (2020). Cuvees praised by Robert Parker.

Set in Tavel, in the southern Rhône Valley, Domaine de la Mordorée has established itself in a few decades as one of the essential references of the Rhône vineyard. Founded in 1986 by Francis and Christophe Delorme, the estate was built around a clear vision: to produce wines of the highest level, deeply rooted in their terroirs. Since 2015, Madeleine and Ambre Delorme continue this family adventure with the same rigour and passion, to reveal the truth of the great Rhône terroirs.

Organic and biodynamic farming: a deep conviction

Respect for the living is at the heart of the Domaine de la Mordorée's philosophy. Certified Organic since 2013, then Biodynamic (Demeter) since 2020, the estate adopts a demanding viticulture, respectful of natural balances: exclusively manual harvest, deliberately low yields to concentrate the matter, the total absence of synthetic chemical products, constant attention to biodiversity and the life of the soils. Sincere and expressive wines, where each terroir keeps its own personality.

La Reine des Bois - Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Tavel

AOC — the estate's signature

Intense and complex wines, of remarkable depth, true signatures of the estate. La Reine des Bois comes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac and Tavel: the most accomplished expression of the Mordorée's great terroirs.

La Dame Voyageuse - Châteauneuf-du-Pape

AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape - elegance and spice

An elegant cuvee, marked by notes of ripe red fruits and fine spices. La Dame Voyageuse is the estate's red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, between power and refinement.

La Dame Rousse - Lirac & Tavel

AOC Lirac & Tavel - breadth and gourmandise

An ample and velvety palate, balanced and gourmet, combining power and finesse: La Dame Rousse in red Lirac and in Tavel rosé, one of the great rosés for ageing of the southern Rhône.

La Plume du Peintre - the great vintages

AOC - absolute excellence, a confidential cuvee

Produced only in the great vintages, this confidential cuvee embodies the absolute excellence of the great Rhône terroirs. A rarity, the summit of the Domaine de la Mordorée range.

Côtes du Rhône & the terroir cuvees

AOC Côtes-du-Rhône & Vin de France - galets, sables, lauzes

The red and rosé Côtes du Rhône, accessible and faithful to the terroir; and the single-plot cuvees Les Galets and Les Sables (whites) and Les Lauzes (red), which bear the name of their soils. Sincere and expressive wines, direct from the property.

Organic & biodynamic, a deep conviction

Certified AB (2013) & Demeter (2020)

Respect for the living is at the heart of the estate's philosophy: certified Organic since 2013, then Biodynamic (Demeter) since 2020. Exclusively manual harvest, low yields, no synthetic chemical products, constant attention to biodiversity.

The great organic and biodynamic wines of the Rhône Valley, direct

Which Domaine de la Mordorée wine to choose?

For the estate's signature, La Reine des Bois (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac or Tavel); for an elegant Châteauneuf-du-Pape, La Dame Voyageuse; for an ample red or a great rosé, La Dame Rousse (Lirac, Tavel); for absolute excellence, La Plume du Peintre from the great vintages.

Where is Domaine de la Mordorée located?

In Tavel, in the southern Rhône Valley. The estate cultivates 42 hectares of vines spread across eight communes, within great appellations: Tavel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Côtes-du-Rhône and Condrieu.

Is Domaine de la Mordorée organic?

Yes. The estate is certified Organic since 2013, then Biodynamic (Demeter) since 2020. The practices rest on exclusively manual harvest, low yields, the total absence of synthetic chemical products and constant attention to biodiversity.

Since when has Domaine de la Mordorée existed?

Founded in 1986 by Francis and Christophe Delorme, the estate has become in a few decades one of the references of the Rhône Valley. Since 2015, Madeleine and Ambre Delorme continue this family adventure with the same rigour and passion.

Which appellations does Domaine de la Mordorée produce?

The estate expresses itself on some of the finest Rhône appellations: Tavel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Côtes-du-Rhône and Condrieu. A mosaic of terroirs (rolled pebbles, clays, limestone soils) that gives powerful, balanced wines of great finesse.

What are the emblematic cuvees of Domaine de la Mordorée?

La Reine des Bois (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Tavel), the estate's signature; La Dame Rousse (Lirac, Tavel); La Dame Voyageuse (Châteauneuf-du-Pape); and La Plume du Peintre, a confidential cuvee of the great vintages. Not forgetting the Côtes du Rhône and the Les Galets, Les Sables and Les Lauzes cuvees.

What is the La Reine des Bois cuvee?

La Reine des Bois is the estate's signature, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac and Tavel: intense and complex wines, of remarkable depth. The most accomplished expression of the Mordorée's great terroirs.

What is the La Plume du Peintre cuvee?

Produced only in the great vintages, La Plume du Peintre is a confidential cuvee that embodies the absolute excellence of the great Rhône terroirs. A rarity, the summit of the estate's range.

What is the difference between La Dame Rousse and La Reine des Bois?

La Dame Rousse offers an ample and velvety palate, balanced and gourmet, accessible; La Reine des Bois is the cuvee for ageing, more intense, complex and deep, a true signature of the estate. Two levels of expression of the same terroirs.

Is Domaine de la Mordorée recognised by critics?

Yes. The estate's cuvees regularly rank among the most noticed of the Rhône Valley, praised by international critics, notably by Robert Parker. An emblematic estate of the great organic and biodynamic wines of the Rhône.

What to pair with Domaine de la Mordorée wines?

The reds (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac) with red meats, game and simmered dishes; the rosés (Tavel, Côtes du Rhône) with Mediterranean cuisine, grilled dishes and spicy food; the whites with fish and cheeses.

Can you buy Domaine de la Mordorée wines directly?

Yes: the estate's cuvees (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Tavel, Côtes-du-Rhône) are available here, direct from the property, shipped with care, across France and Europe.

Direct from the estate, the great Rhône wines of Tavel

Domaine de la Mordorée: an emblematic Rhône Valley estate, set in Tavel (southern Rhône), founded in 1986 by Francis and Christophe Delorme, today run by Madeleine and Ambre Delorme (since 2015). 42 hectares of vines spread across eight communes, in the Tavel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Côtes-du-Rhône and Condrieu appellations. A mosaic of terroirs (rolled pebbles, clays, limestone soils). Certified Organic since 2013 and Biodynamic (Demeter) since 2020: manual harvest, low yields, no synthetic chemical products, attention to biodiversity. Cuvees praised by international critics (Robert Parker).

Cuvees: La Reine des Bois (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Tavel), La Dame Rousse (Lirac, Tavel), La Dame Voyageuse (Châteauneuf-du-Pape), La Plume du Peintre, Côtes du Rhône (red, rosé), Les Galets, Les Sables and Les Lauzes