"Another first-rate vintage for this property, the Clos de Sixte 2018 Lirac looks set to rival 2016. It is composed of 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre, aged in concrete (70%) and barrels (30%). Floral notes mark the nose, while raspberry and apricot flavors appear on the ample palate. It's creamy and supple on the attack, with good tannins on the long finish." (Wine Advocate 2019)
Features
Estate
Alain Jaume - Grand Veneur
Cuvée
Clos de Sixte
Vintage
2018
Designation
Lirac
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
50% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Slopes and plateaus, sandy-clay soils covered with rolled pebbles
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Destemming and crushing, fermentation in stainless steel vats, 18-day vatting period with punching of the cap.
Breeding
14 months in concrete vats (70%) and oak barrels (30%)
Alcohol content
15%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep crimson red
Nose
Aromas of candied red and black fruit (kirsch, blackberry)
Mouth
Ample, suave and spicy, harmonious and elegant tannic structure, finish with light liquorice and vanilla notes, good length and great complexity.
Serve
Decant at 17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with all types of meats and cheeses of low to medium expression...
Alain Jaume - Grand Veneur
Lirac
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
A key figure in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel, Alain Jaume's family runs a top-quality wine merchant business, as well as owning fine vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes du Rhône. Their main source of pride is the grand-veneur wine, a classic Châteauneuf. Clos de Sixte, the family estate in Tavel, offers a fine image of the cru, while in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the cuvée de vieilles-vignes is one of the appellation's finest wines. The estate's destiny is being brilliantly assured by Alain Jaume's children.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre that captures the beautiful ripeness of the grapes so dear to the producer: opulent aromas of sun-drenched red fruits tinged with sweet spices from discreet ageing, a round, suave palate and a taut finish that adds a welcome touch of freshness.
About the domain :
Of Castelpapal origin, Alain Jaume and his sons, Sébastien and Christophe, perpetuate a winegrowing tradition that dates back to 1826. They run a 155-hectare organic vineyard spread over 4 estates: Grand Veneur in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos de Sixte in Lirac, Ch. Mazane in Vacqueyras, and Dom. la Grangette Saint-Joseph in AOC Côtes-du-Rhône, all complemented by a trading business. A sure bet.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
4* star rating (top-quality production)
About the domain :
The Jaume family have been winegrowers "...since Mathieu Jaume decided to cultivate vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 1826". Today, Odile and Alain Jaume and their sons, Christophe and Sébastien, manage a 70-hectare vineyard (Domaine Grand Veneur, Clos de Sixte), which also includes the Lirac and Côtes du Rhône appellations. Grenache noir and Syrah dominate the grape varieties. The estate began the transition to organic farming in 2009.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2019 guide) 91-93/100 (Vin Formidable)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Another first-rate vintage for this estate, the Clos de Sixte 2018 Lirac looks set to rival 2016. It is composed of 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre, aged in concrete (70%) and barrels (30%). Floral notes mark the nose, while raspberry and apricot flavors appear on the ample palate. It is creamy and supple on the attack, with tannins well present on the long finish.
About the domain :
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
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