94/100
Jeb Dunnuck
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16/20
Jancis Robinson
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91/100
James Suckling
"The minerality typical of its limestone terroir blends with the aromatic expression of the grape varieties".
"Composed of 40% Clairette, 20% Grenache, 15% Roussanne and the rest Viognier aged almost entirely in concrete (some old demi-muids for the Roussanne), Lirac Blanc 2022 offers a bouquet of ripe white peach and pear notes, as well as honeyed flowers and subtle spices. It's rich and concentrated, yet fresh and lively, and an exceptional white wine from this team that readers will love." (Jeb Dunnuck 2023)
Features
Estate
Château d'Aqueria
Vintage
2022
Designation
Lirac
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
40% Grenache blanc, 20% Bourboulenc, 20% Clairette, 10% Roussanne, 10% Viognier
Terroirs
Calcareous scree soils
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Juice put into fermentation vats for 15 days, under temperature control at 16°C.
Breeding
6 months in tank
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright yellow with golden highlights
Nose
Complex, peach and white flower aromas with a hint of exotic notes
Mouth
Clean, suave and delicate attack, lively and long, rich aromatic complexity, persistent finish
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with Caesar salad, scallop carpaccio, morel chicken, goat's cheese, monkfish à l'armoricaine...
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.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (guide 2023) 16/20
About the wine:
On the nose, notes of lanolin and hay. Fresh, fruity palate, good acidity and weight - lovely fresh mineral note. Engaging, lively and accessible.
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2023) 91/100
About the wine:
Nose of stone fruit, cedar and oak spices. Medium-bodied, with a succulent core of fruit and spice on the midpalate and a comforting, delicious finish.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (guide 2023) 94/100
About the wine:
Composed of 40% Clairette, 20% Grenache, 15% Roussanne and the remainder Viognier aged almost entirely in concrete (a few old demi-muids for the Roussanne), Lirac Blanc 2022 offers a bouquet of ripe white peach and pear notes, as well as honeyed flowers and subtle spices. Rich and concentrated, yet fresh and lively, it's an exceptional white wine from this team that readers will love.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 5 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 07/10/2024
Breathing in the Southern Rhône, this Blanc presents a subtle balance of fine mineral freshness and a rich aromatic palette of white fruit, citrus zest, a healthy dose of spice and hints of verbena and fennel. Chaperoned by insistent bitters, the supple, slender frame is astonishingly fine, while the unctuous texture envelops the palate. Good volume ensures long aromatic persistence. Nice fatness and sapidity make this a good companion for crispy shrimp egg rolls in lettuce leaves, garnished with fresh chopped mint and nuoc mam sauce. Rating = 4.
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Note and review by M. RENE T. Published on 17/07/2024
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Note and review by M. BERNARD D. Published on 15/05/2024
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE R. Published on 18/04/2024
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Note and review by Mme MARIE ANNE B. Published on 17/02/2024
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