Domaine de la Mordorée : La Reine des Bois Lirac Blanc 2022

The 2022 Lirac Blanc La Reine des Bois shows a bit more honeyed richness on the nose and a touch of apricot-like Viognier character. Medium to full-bodied, it's a plusher example, round in the mouth and long on the finish.

Aromas of fresh citron, white pepper, bay leaves and fresh herbs. It’s medium-bodied with a creamy texture. Round with volume and a saline character toward the finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.

30% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 15% Viognier, 15% Marsanne, 15% Roussanne, 3% Piquepoul and 2% Bourboulenc. Aged 10% in oak casks, 90% in tanks. Certified organic and biodynamic (Demeter). Tasted blind. The nose has a nutty note and golden fruit. Pear, honey and a mineral streak beneath. Nice acidity gives this direction and freshness. (AC)

Showing more ripeness and substance than the 2021, the 2022 Lirac Blanc La Reine des Bois is concentrated and refreshing. Laced with ripe pear, white peach, green apple and honeysuckle aromas, the medium-bodied 2022 packs a clean texture and a bright finale.

Bright young straw colour with a green hue. The nose blends garrigue, fennel and citrus with bolder yellow fruit. Rounded and generous palate with good volume, well-balanced extract and acidity, generous and long finish.

Made from 30% Grenache blanc, 20% Clairette, with the remainder other white Rhône varieties, this wine presents delicate, tart Meyer lemon, lime and white-peach aromas. It is linear, revealing layers with time in the decanter. Fresh almonds encased in lemongrass, citrus pith and light brioche make for a complex palate. Its pithiness should contrast nicely against rich, buttery sauces.