Leading the 2018 vintage, Le Lirac La Dame Rousse 2018 is an equal blend of Grenache and Syrah, aged entirely in stainless steel vats. It is a more open and expressive wine than the more structured Reine des Bois; it has a lot of Provençal charm, with aromas and flavors of spicy red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, and incense. It is already difficult to resist this charming, medium-bodied 2018, which should be drunk in about 4 to 5 years." (Jeb Dunnuck) A cuvée combining power and freshness that will delight lovers of distinctive southern wines!
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Eye
Dark red color and very dense
Nose
Very fruity (plum, strawberry), floral (violet), with a very slight toasted note.
Mouth
Fine tannins, rich and very long and fresh finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with grilled meats, stews, braised dishes, and Asian cuisine.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
The estate offers expressive wines from the finest vineyards in Vaucluse and Gard. Everything is done with the utmost respect for the terroirs, with the aim of producing wines that live up to their potential. Madeleine Delorme, accompanied by her daughter Ambre, continues to work with great care and determination in the spirit of excellence that characterizes the estate and this winegrowing family. A superb range of salty, full-bodied whites and deep, delicate reds, enlivened by a thirst-quenching tension and a perfectly balanced structure. The estate is moving towards increasingly racy and precise wines. The fourth star is fast approaching.
Decanter
Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100
About wine:
A supple, slender, and harmonious style for this classic Lirac with pleasant black fruit and a hint of pepper. It is ripe, with good acidity and well-controlled tannins. Decent length too—not particularly complex, but successful for this vintage. Organic, hand-harvested, fermented and aged in stainless steel.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the estate:
Created in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son Christophe, the 58-hectare estate (certified organic and biodynamic) is spread over 38 plots and eight communes. Following Christophe's untimely death in 2015, his wife Madeleine and their daughter Ambre took over the reins of the estate. Advocates of low yields, the Delormes produce vintages with disconcerting ease, whether in Tavel, their original stronghold, Lirac, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, or "simple" Côtes-du-Rhône. Unmissable.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Rated Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2020 guide) 89/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
About wine:
The Provençal charm of 2018. Lirac La Dame Rousse 2018 is made from Grenache and Syrah grapes, aged entirely in stainless steel vats. It is a more open and expressive wine than the more structured Reine des Bois; it has plenty of Provençal charm, with aromas and flavors of spicy red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, and incense. It is already difficult to resist this charming, medium-bodied 2018, which should be drunk within about 4 to 5 years.
Customer rating
4.1/5
out of 50 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. PIERRE G. Published on March 14, 2024
It's good and well done, but it lacks enthusiasm.
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Note and opinion by Mr. PIERRE B. Published on 02/27/2024
As appealing as ever, with beautiful concentration and a spicy finish.
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Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE L. Published on 04/13/2023
A typical Lirac, perfectly fruity, not too powerful. A wine for friends, even as an aperitif.
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Note and opinion by Mr. PATRICK D. Published on 01/31/2023
Lots of fruit and good structure. Decant for at least 2 hours.
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Note and opinion by Mr. MICHEL J. Published on 09/18/2022
Very pleasant, fresh and rich, to be continued...
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Note and opinion by Mr. BALTHASAR T. Published on 05/18/2022
As a big fan of the "queen of the woods" from the same estate, I am a little disappointed by this wine. The aromas of red fruit and garrigue are rather discreet, the texture is silky, but the acidity is excessive on the finish. It's not bad, but there are much better wines available for less money from many other estates in Lirac, such as Chateau de Ségries, Chateau de Manissy, Domaine Maby, the little-known but brilliant Chateau Devoy-Martine, or Domaine Bouchassy.
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Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 11/28/2021
A pure southern wine with sparkling flavors of ripe blackcurrants, raspberries, and cherries, which pleasantly dance on the palate with notes of spices and garrigue. Volume, texture and fine, supple, powdery tannins carry us towards a fresh, mouth-watering finish. Thanks to its subtle balance, you forget its 14.5% alcohol content. La Mordorée confirms the consistency of its beautiful, delicious Lirac, which has earned it the status of one of the best wines in this appellation. However, a victim of its own success, La Dame Rousse is starting to become expensive to buy. Suitable for aging, this well-opened 2018 proved to be the perfect partner for venison, cranberries, and small porcini mushrooms freshly picked in the Cévennes at 18°C.
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Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE B. Published on 07/13/2025
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Review and opinion by Mr. JEAN MARIE L. Published on 06/01/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. THIERRY D. Published on 04/23/2025
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