A complex Lirac combining freshness and smoothness, with a ruby-red color and violet tints. A nose of red fruit such as cherry and morello cherry. After a full, firm attack, the palate expresses nuances of spice and supple tannins that persist right through to the finish. A rich wine with excellent length.
Features
Estate
Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine
Vintage
2022
Designation
Lirac
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
70% Grenache, 30% Syrah
Terroirs
Stony, sandy soils on red terraces of rolled pebbles
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Sorting, total de-stemming, long 21-day vatting period, pressing, then end of fermentation and storage in stainless steel tanks until 1st racking.
Breeding
In new barrels for 3 to 4 months, then 6 months in bottle
Alcohol content
14%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep ruby with violet tints
Nose
Complex and unctuous, with red fruits such as cherry and morello cherry.
Mouth
Full, firm attack, with persistent vanilla and pepper nuances on the palate through to the finish, a supple, rich wine with good length and supple tannins.
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Open
1h before
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
Ideal on a charcuterie platter, this wine also goes well with cheeses, wild boar stew and grilled beef: tournedos Rossini or Parisien, onglet aux petits oignons...
Lafond Roc-Epine Estate
Lirac
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
The flagship of the Tavel and Lirac appellations, as well as a leading producer of Châteauneuf and Côtes-du-Rhône, this estate, whose origins date back to the late 18th century, has been run by Pascal Lafond since 1990. Its vast organic vineyard, certified as of 2012, now covers 95 ha in four appellations.
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2023) 91/100 (Vintage 2021)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 13/09/2024
Serious and solidly built, this Lirac by Lafond distills even more richness and juicy flavors of ripe fruit than before (cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry), complemented by subtle spices and hints of vanilla and balsamic left by the new barrel. Fleshy, slightly compact, the tannins are nonetheless exceptional in their velvety tenderness, combined with a restrained acidity that gives a beautiful relief and a certain dynamism to a full, deep and greedy palate. A complementary touch of pepper comes through on the brilliant finish. Reasonably priced. A good terroir wine that manages to overcome its tannic character, it can be left in the bottle for another year before being enjoyed with fine red meats or gamey dishes, such as civet of wild rabbit with old-fashioned red wine and chanterelle mushrooms. Score = 4.1.
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