France, Lirac AOC
Grenache, Syrah
Description
Very nice concentration for this special cuvee issue from our best parcels of Grenache and Syrah. You will be seduced by the fullness, finesse and body of this rare wine. Serving Suggestions: confit of duck, osso bucco or beef rib. YIELD : 17 hl/ha HARVEST : Manual
Awards
91 pts James Suckling
91 pts The Wine Advocate Points
Certificates
Alcohol
15.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Grapes are selected and de-stemmed. Vinification by plots. A long vatting time, 1 month prior to a light pressing. Regular releasing and pumping over using temperature control.
Vineyard
SOIL : Clay – Limestone on “Galets Roulés” or rolled
Maturation
Maturing in oak barrels during 12 months for the Syrah, and in cement vats for the Grenache.
