"Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre in equal proportions make up this red wine, which opens with notes of stewed red berries, plum, and sweet spices. Frank on the attack, the palate returns to small berries (blackcurrant, blackberry) in a finish where the tannins show their strength. Harmony and potential." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022)
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Eye
Very dark red color, very dense with bluish highlights
Nose
Very fruity (raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant), floral (violet) with a very slight toasted note.
Mouth
Fine tannins. Rich and full-bodied with a long, fresh finish.
Serve
Decant at 18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2028-2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with grilled meats, sauces, small game, and all soft cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
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.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2022) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About wine:
Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre in equal proportions make up this red wine, which opens with notes of stewed red berries, damson plum, and sweet spices. Frank on the attack, the palate returns to small berries (blackcurrant, blackberry) in a finish where the tannins show their strength. Harmony and potential.
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
Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
Incredibly fresh and pure aromas of forest berries and herbs escape from the glass of this rich but beautifully proportioned Lirac. Beautiful integration of tannins, fruit, and alcohol on a full but silky and fresh palate. Long and velvety finish that leaves you wanting more.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 92-94/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
About wine:
A blend of 40% Syrah and 30% Mourvèdre and Grenache, the 2019 Lirac La Reine Des Bois reveals a deep purple hue and a masculine, mineral bouquet of blackcurrant, raspberry, ground pepper, graphite, and smoked meat. Syrah dominates the nose at the moment, but it shows more of the sensuality of Grenache on the palate; it is full-bodied, with a smooth texture, excellent tannins, and a beautiful finish. There are enough tannins and underlying structure to allow for 2-3 years of bottle aging, but it should hold up for 10-15 years. It is still in contention for the Lirac of the vintage and easily surpasses many great Châteauneuf du Pape wines.
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 33 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 07/12/2022
The year 2019 has generously blessed this remarkable Lirac, which the DELORME family has once again graced us with. Intense red berries and sweet spices run through a slightly tart structure supported by powerful tannins that are already silky and beginning to mellow. As it opens up, the wine also releases notes of undergrowth, truffle, and coffee. The long finish, with hints of licorice and vanilla, is marked by freshness and expresses a beautiful vitality. The whole suggests a very bright future after another year or two of cellaring, during which the hardest part will be waiting. Score: 4.6. In the absence of red woodcocks, the "Queen" was celebrated on the arm of her "King," the bull gardianne, accompanied by Camargue rice, for a Sunday family meal.
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Note and opinion by Mr. DOMINIQUE R. Published on 06/15/2022
A beautiful bottle opened to taste while still young. Already very pleasant, with a burst of fruit typical of the southern Rhône, this wine lives up to its promise. Still a little tannic, the next bottle will be opened in a year or sooner, but after being opened 1 or 2 days beforehand in the cellar. Serve at 16 degrees with a nice piece of meat or a dish with sauce. I highly recommend it!
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Note and opinion by Mr. GUY F. Published on 06/13/2022
The wine is good, BUT we find it too alcoholic: 15.5% ABV, as much as a Muscat de Rivesaltes! Too bad.
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Review and opinion by Mr. FRANCK L. Published on 01/22/2022
Magnificent Lirac
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Note and opinion by Mr. REGIS B. Published on 10/08/2025
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Review and opinion by Mr. PIERRICK B. Published on 10/29/2024
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Review and opinion by Mr. STEPHANE B. Published on 05/08/2024
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