La Mordoree Assortment Case (2012-2017)
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage date. For this 2012–2017 collection, the wines are currently entering their peak drinking windows and will continue to evolve beautifully through 2037 and beyond.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted game birds such as duck or pheasant, slow-braised lamb shoulder with rosemary, and wild mushroom risotto.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
M. Chapoutier's 'La Mordorée' is a legendary Côte-Rôtie that takes its name from the poetic French term for the woodcock, a bird whose warm, coppery autumn plumage mirrors the golden-brown hues of the steep, sun-drenched terraces where these vines grow. Situated on the delicate boundary between the Côte Blonde and the Côte Brune, this vineyard benefits from a unique geological convergence of mica-schist, gneiss, and iron-rich soils. Crafted from 100% Syrah and farmed strictly under biodynamic principles, this cuvée represents Michel Chapoutier's commitment to capturing the purest expression of terroir. The grapes are entirely destemmed and aged in French oak barrels for up to 18 months. This vertical assortment case spanning 2012 to 2017 offers a rare, sensory journey through the shifting microclimates of the Northern Rhône, showcasing the evolution of Syrah from structured, dark-fruited power to elegant, violet-scented complexity.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1808 in Tain-l'Hermitage, M. Chapoutier is one of the Rhône Valley's most historic and revered wine producers, currently led by the visionary Michel Chapoutier who transitioned the estate to biodynamic farming in the 1990s. The maison is globally celebrated for its pioneering "sélections parcellaires" (single-vineyard wines) and its commitment to expressing the pure terroir of prestigious appellations like Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Utilizing traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques, Chapoutier produces highly acclaimed reds and whites, including iconic labels such as the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac, Côte-Rôtie La Mordorée, and the Hermitage-derived La Sizeranne. Beyond the Rhône, the family has expanded its terroir-driven philosophy to exceptional estates in Roussillon, Australia's Victoria region, and Portugal's Douro Valley.