Domaine de la Mordoree 2021 Lirac "Cuvee La Reine Des Bois" Blanc 750ml

The oak in the 2018 Lirac Blanc La Reine des Bois has been pared back to only 10% (used barrels), allowing more melon fruit to show through than in the past. A blend of 35% Grenache, 25% Clairette, 15% Roussanne, 10% each Marsanne and Viognier and 5% Picpoul, it's full-bodied, round and honeyed. Soft and approachable, it should be consumed over the next year or two.

Score: 91 points -- Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate, 245