Domaine Maby - Lirac La Fermade rouge 2018

Name: Domaine Maby - Lirac La Fermade rouge 2018
Brand: Domaine Maby
Rating: 3.8 (24 reviews)

Lirac|Red wine

Rhône

Red

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3.8/5 (24 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

fruity

fleshy

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Already a "Coup de Coeur" in the 2020 Guide, the domaine does it again. You don't change a winning formula: an unvarnished, wood-free expression of fruit, manifested by an unbridled nose of jammy red fruits, spices and liquorice, and a broad, fleshy palate, bursting with fruit, both sunny and elegant in texture. A magnificent expression of the appellation with an added dimension of refinement. Already irresistible, but with good cellaring potential". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021)

Features

Estate

Domaine Maby

Cuvée

La Fermade

Vintage

2018

Designation

Lirac

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

50% Grenache 35% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre,

Terroirs

Rolled pebble soils on the Lirac plateau

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

De-stemming, 5-week maceration, delestage, pigeage and remontage

Breeding

In stainless steel vats

Alcohol content

14,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Intense ruby red

Nose

Pleasant aromas of red and black berries, spicy balsamic background, liquorice, notes of violet.

Mouth

Expressive and juicy with accents of red and black fruit. Beautiful concentration, power and purity. Freshness adds finesse.

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2026-2028

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with grilled red meats or in sauce (beef bourguignon, beef cheek), small game (hare, partridge...).

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

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

About the domain :

At this historic Tavel estate, the Maby family produces wines of uniform quality, always honest, pleasant and fleshy. Managed by the dynamic Richard Maby, the domaine continues to progress, with the wines gaining in precision every year. The vineyards are located in the communes of Tavel, the Lirac plateau and in the neighboring Côtes du Rhône. Reasonable prices and consistent quality make this estate a sure bet on today's market, in all three colors.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (guide 2021) 2*Coup de Cœur (Outstanding wine)

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

About the wine:

Already a "Coup de Coeur" in the 2020 Guide, the domaine does it again. You don't change a winning formula: an unvarnished, wood-free expression of fruit, manifested by an unbridled nose of jammy red fruits, spices and licorice, and a broad, fleshy palate, bursting with fruit, both sunny and elegant in texture. A magnificent expression of the appellation with an added dimension of refinement. Already irresistible, but with good cellaring potential.

About the domain :

This estate, which is highly consistent in terms of quality, notably for its lirac, in all 3 colors, and tavel wines, was founded in 1950 by Armand Maby. In 2005, his grandson Richard took over the reins of the 53-hectare vineyard, mostly located on the rolled pebbles of the Vallongue plateau; the vines are cultivated "au naturel", and will be converted to organic farming in 2019. Since 2011, Philippe Cambie, an eminent Rhône nologist, has been advising the estate.

Wine Spectator

Domain rated Recommended (wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.8/5

on 24 reviews