La Mordoree
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 10–25 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled ribeye steak, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the precipitous, sun-drenched terraces of the Côte-Rôtie appellation in the northern Rhône, M. Chapoutier's 'La Mordorée' is a masterclass in single-vineyard expression. The wine takes its poetic name, which translates to 'the golden-brown one,' from the woodcock—a migratory bird celebrated in local folklore that seeks refuge in the vineyards during autumn. Sourced from exceptionally old Syrah vines planted on both the steep, mica-schist soils of the Côte Blonde and the iron-rich clay of the Côte Brune, this cuvée captures the dual nature of the appellation. Cultivated using strict biodynamic principles, the grapes are entirely hand-harvested and destemmed before undergoing fermentation in open concrete vats. The wine is then aged for 14 to 18 months in French oak casks, resulting in a deeply complex, aromatic masterpiece defined by black fruits, violets, tapenade, and a distinct mineral spine.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1808 in Tain-l'Hermitage in the Rhône Valley, M. Chapoutier has grown into one of France's most celebrated wine houses, propelled to international acclaim following Michel Chapoutier's visionary leadership in 1990. A pioneer in biodynamic viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking, the estate is revered for its single-vineyard 'sélections parcellaires' that articulate the purest nuances of individual terroirs across the Rhône and beyond. Iconic for incorporating Braille script on every label since 1996, Chapoutier produces benchmark expressions of Syrah, Marsanne, and Grenache across prestigious appellations including Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Syrah 100%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5% - 14.5%