KYSELA PERE ET FILS, LTD.

"Looking at the vintages reviewed here, the estate compared 2020 to a mix of 2019 and 2018, commenting that their 2020s were less concentrated than their 2019s, which I wholeheartedly agree with, although I feel their 2020s still have plenty of structure. The 2021s show the fresher style of the vintage but don’t lack ripeness and have plenty of texture. As usual, all of these wines are impeccably made and worth seeking out."

- Jeb Dunnuck (November 2022)

"While my tight travel schedule didn't permit a visit to this fine estate on the eastern side of the Rhône, the Delorme family sent samples of the 2019s to my blind tasting at the Fédération, and I was able to taste a few additional wines hand-carried from the domaine to a small dinner in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The estate's vineyards have been certified organic since 2013, but the wines will be Demeter-certified biodynamic starting with the 2020 vintage. A prospective blend of the 2020 Châteauneuf du Pape La Reine de Bois looked quite promising.

The two older vintages sampled, the 2011 and 2001, show just how important it is to know the vintages and monitor their evolution. The 2011 La Reine de Bois—at least this bottle—is still drinkable but appears to be on its downslope, while the outstanding 2001 La Reine de Bois still has a few years ahead of it. While I was short of rating this bottle at the lofty 100 points it has received previously, it's a beautiful wine I'd be happy to own and drink. Still, it's a reminder that even "perfect" wines have lifespans and that 20 years after a vintage, some bottle variation is to be expected."

- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (May 2022)

"Since the untimely death of Christophe Delorme last year, the winemaking at Domaine de la Mordorée has fallen to Rémy Chauvet, who was the cellar manager under Christophe for a number of years. Based on these 2015 barrel samples, the estate is obviously still in incredibly capable hands. - Jeb Dunnuck"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue 227, October 28th 2016)

"I've yet to see these guys put a foot wrong, and regardless of the vintage, they're able to make superb wines. In addition to their terrific Châteauneuf du Papes, they continue to raise the quality of their Lirac and Côtes du Rhône releases. Also, while these all have the ability to drink nicely on release, they age beautifully. - Jeb Dunnuck"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue 215, October 2014)