COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Clairette, Bourboulenc
PRODUCER
Domaine de la Mordorée
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine de la Mordorée, located in the southern Rhône Valley, was founded in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son Christophe. The estate has earned a legendary reputation for producing some of the finest, most structured rosés in the world, particularly from the Tavel appellation. Named 'La Dame Rousse' (The Red Lady) after the woodcock, a bird native to the region and a symbol of the estate, this wine represents a benchmark for gastronomic rosés. The estate is fully committed to biodynamic and organic farming, preserving the unique terroir of rounded pebbles (galets roulés) and sandy soils.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'La Dame Rousse' refers to the woodcock, a poetic local bird that serves as the emblem for Domaine de la Mordorée.
Fact 02
Tavel is the only appellation in France exclusively dedicated to the production of rosé wines.
Fact 03
Domaine de la Mordorée is fully certified organic and biodynamic, practicing sustainable viticulture across all their vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested entirely by hand and undergo strict sorting. The winemaking process for La Dame Rousse involves a combination of direct pressing and skin maceration (bleeding or 'saignée' method) for 12 to 24 hours to extract the deep color and complex phenolics characteristic of Tavel. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to preserve fresh fruit aromas. The wine is aged on its fine lees in stainless steel for several months before bottling, with no oak contact to maintain its vibrant fruit profile.
