2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 50% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 10% Carignan
Drinking Window 2027–2032 peak window
Classification Lirac AOC/AOP
Region Lirac
Soil Sand and rolled pebbles
Vine Age around 40
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Whole bunches underwent 14–16 days of carbonic maceration. Maturation lasted 10 months, with 70% in barrels and 30% in vat. The source reports a sulfur addition of 0.5 g/hl one month before bottling and total SO2 below 20 mg/L. It recommends decanting for 30 minutes and serving at 15–16°C.
Tasting Notes Floral and red-fruited; fresh and deep, with fine tannins and a silky, digestible balance
Food Pairing Duck; confit beef or pork; vegetable risotto or vegetable lasagne
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, supplemented by Cinsault and Carignan; percentages not stated
Classification Lirac AOC
Region Lirac
Soil Sand and pebbles
Vine Age over 40
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Production Details For the 1.5-liter 2022 release, the source reports 14–16 days of carbonic maceration followed by maturation split equally between barrique and vat.
Tasting Notes Blackcurrant pastilles, sarsaparilla, figs, plums, bay leaf and sage; fresh, structured and moderately weighted, with fine powdery tannins
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