Concentrated, powerful and elegant, L'Héritage is unquestionably a cuvée for laying down. In this vintage of character, Grenache and Mourvèdre combine to offer all their typicity and highlight the Lirac terroir. Deep aromas of black fruits, spices and undergrowth are enhanced by subtle vanilla notes. A fine wine for laying down!
Features
Estate
Château d'Aqueria
Cuvée
Héritage
Vintage
2016
Designation
Lirac
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
50% Grenache Noir, 50% Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Sandy-clay terraces
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Long maceration at controlled temperature
Breeding
18 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense, almost black red colour
Nose
Complex and intense, deep aromas of black fruit, stone fruit, black tapenade with a subtle touch of vanilla.
Mouth
A vintage with character. Silky, powerful tannins, fine balance. Beautiful depth of black fruit, spice and undergrowth aromas. Long, fine finish. A fine wine for laying down.
Serve
Decant at 18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Venison jig with stewed red berries, duck breast with porcini mushrooms or capon stuffed with truffles...
Aqueria Castle
Lirac
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as 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
Domaine noté (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
Estate 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.
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