Lirac
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A short hop across the river Rhône from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac was traditionally best-known for its rosés, but increasingly its approachable, full-bodied reds are taking centre stage. Less Grenache-dominated than its neighbours, the current trend for Lirac is towards a greater proportion of Syrah and Mourvèdre which gives the wines a pleasing firmness and a rich, silky spiciness. The wines can normally be enjoyed from 2 years old, up to 10 in some cases.
Lirac’s full, fragrant, food-friendly whites are surprisingly good and contain a minimum of one-third Clairette with the rest made up from Bourbolenc, Grenache Blanc and up to 25% each (but no more than 30% in total) Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Ugni Blanc and Picpoul. They are best drunk young but can last for up to 5 years. Rosé production is declining here which is a shame as the rosés are good value with a lovely dry, full-bodied summer fruit palate that is zingier than either neighbouring Tavel (which they resemble) or Provence.
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Château d'Aquéria, Lirac
France » Rhône » Lirac New
En Primeur
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Southern Rhône Blend,
For laying down,
14% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery. An equal blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, this Lirac is defined by notes of garrigue, earthy spice and licorice which adorn a palate of velvety dark fruit, bedecked by fine tannins. Drink 2011-2015. | ||||
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Château d'Aquéria, Lirac
France » Rhône » Lirac |
Bottle
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£ 9.75 |
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105.00
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Southern Rhône Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
14% alc.
Spices and black pepper and dense, beautifully sweet Grenache fruit. Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsaut are the minority shareholders here, each contributing confidently to the finely-tuned assemblage. Simon Field M.W. - Rhône Buyer Drink 2009-2012 . | ||||
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Lirac Rouge, Ch. d'Aquéria
France » Rhône » Lirac |
Bottle
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£ 9.75 |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Southern Rhône Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
14% alc.
Château D’Aquéria is located on the western side of the Rhône on the road to Nîmes. The property bisects the appellations of Tavel and Lirac, both of which have, over the last twenty years or so, lost ground in terms of reputation, when compared to many of the ... MORE | ||||
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Lirac Rouge, Ch. d'Aquéria
France » Rhône » Lirac |
Bottle
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£ 11.20 |
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120.60
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Southern Rhône Blend,
For laying down,
14% alc.
Dominated by beautifully sweet Grenache fruit, with spice and black pepper coming from the smaller proportions of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault, Ch. d'Aquéria's Lirac Rouge is a well-made and finely-tuned assemblage. Drink 2010-2013 . | ||||
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Lirac, La Reine des Bois, Domaine de la Mordorée
France » Rhône » Lirac New
En Primeur
Special conditions apply
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Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Southern Rhône Blend,
For laying down,
14% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery. We were particularly impressed by this Lirac in 2008. La Reine des Bois has a majestic colour and come-hither nose, which marries spice-box and macerated fruit, then a palate which is poised and very complete; completely delicious in fact! Drink 2011-2014. | ||||
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