Domaine de la Mordorée Condrieu 2023
Domaine de la Mordorée · Domaine de la Mordorée
Condrieu is Viognier at its most unapologetically hedonistic, and Mordorée's 2023 captures the variety's essence — rich, aromatic, and sun-drenched — without tipping into flabbiness. The granite terraces of Condrieu force the vines to struggle, and that tension between heat-driven ripeness and mineral restraint is what makes this wine compelling rather than merely lush.
Nose
Intensely perfumed with ripe apricot and honeysuckle. A buttery richness is complemented by white peach and a citrusy lift of candied lemon. Beneath the fruit, there's a toasted almond note and a subtle floral quality reminiscent of acacia blossoms.
Palate
Full-bodied and unctuous, with a waxy texture that coats the palate. Flavors of ripe melon and pineapple are balanced by a welcome thread of minerality and green herb freshness. A gentle vanilla note appears from partial oak aging, while the acidity — though modest — provides enough structure to keep the wine from feeling ponderous.
Finish
Medium-long with lingering honeyed stone fruit, a hint of toasted almond, and a clean mineral fade. The warmth of the Rhône sun is evident but controlled.
- Varietal
- Viognier
- Blend
- 100% Viognier
- Vineyards
- Steep granite terraces in the Condrieu AOC, Northern Rhône
- Alcohol
- 14.0%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Pan-seared diver scallops with a saffron beurre blanc, roasted fennel, and a scattering of toasted pine nuts.
Christophe Delorme continues the work his father Francis began in Tavel, extending the family's reach to the steep granite slopes of Condrieu where Viognier grapes ripen to extreme aromatic concentration in one of the Northern Rhône's smallest and most coveted appellations.
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