Château d'Aqueria - Lirac rouge 2017

Name: Château d'Aqueria - Lirac rouge 2017
Brand: Château d'Aqueria
Rating: 3.9 (33 reviews)

Lirac|Red wine

Rhône

Red

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3.9/5 (33 customers)

92/100

Robert Parker

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

Cité

Hachette

(2016 Vintage ratings)

spicy

intensity

coq au vin

The Lirac red 2017 gives Syrah a prominent place. The nose blends notes of blackcurrant and spice, with a fresh menthol note; Grenache and Mourvèdre come through at the end of the glass, bringing warmth and intensity. Harmonious and fine on the palate. The clarity of the fruit is striking and follows us through to the finish. The tannic structure is delicate, and the masterful barrel ageing adds light roasted notes. A sure bet!

Features

Estate

Château d'Aqueria

Vintage

2017

Designation

Lirac

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

50% Grenache Noir, 25% Syrah, 25% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Clay and pebble terraces

Viticulture

Reasoned

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Long fermentations of over 3 weeks in vats, grape varieties vinified separately

Breeding

30% in French oak barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Intense red colour

Nose

Blends notes of blackcurrant and spice with a fresh, minty finish. Grenache and Mourvèdre express themselves at the end of the glass, bringing warmth and intensity.

Mouth

Harmonious and fine, the clarity of the fruit is striking and accompanies us right through to the finish. Delicate tannic structure, well-mastered barrel ageing bringing light roasted notes.

Serve

At 14 to 16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2024

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with red meats, coq au vin, fish in wine sauce, lamb tajine, gardiane de taureau, jugged hare, duck with olives, Provencal daube...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 15/20 (Vintage 2016) (Very good wine)

Domain rated (2022 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)

About the domain :

The estate has the distinction of being the only one to extend the Tavel and Lirac appellations, covering 65 hectares. Its pebbles surface and sandy-clay subsoil produce wines that are the vines suffer less from the heat than in other areas. areas. Tavel contains eight of the nine grape varieties permitted in the and is one of the prides of the Bez family, who manage this magnificent with discretion and wisdom this magnificent estate, which, with its reasonable prices is a model for the region. The wines here demonstrate tremendous ageing potential, and are becoming admirably complex, as regularly vertical tastings.

Guide Hachette des vins

Vin noté Cité (Millésime 2016) (Successful wine)

Domain rated (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

In 1919, Jean Olivier acquired the former estate of the Counts of Aqueria, commissioned by an 18th-century château and adorned with a French-style park. His son-in-law Paul de Bez completely restructured the vineyard: today, 64 ha in a single block, managed since 1984 by his grandsons Vincent and Bruno, now joined by Raphaël, the fourth generation. A sure bet for lirac and tavel.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Domain rated 3*Stars (very good production)

About the domain :

Château d'Aqueria dates back to the 16th century. In 1920, it was acquired by Jean Olivier, who gave it its letters of nobility. Today, Vincent and Bruno de Bez look after the land of their childhood - no less than 66 hectares. Apart from Tavel, a renowned gourmet rosé, the rest of the production in the Lirac appellation (both red and white) is often interesting.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2018 guide) 92/100 (Vintage 2016) (Wonderful wine)

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.9/5

on 33 reviews