This almost black-hued Lirac, the quintessence of the estate, reveals a nose of great richness, with a succession of black fruit aromas, tinged with a touch of garrigue and menthol. The palate is full-bodied, fresh and ripe, with an endless finish... An excellent Lirac!
Features
Estate
Domaine des Muretins
Cuvée
La Parcelle
Vintage
2013
Designation
Lirac
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
Syrah, Grenaches, Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Fournas parcel, clay soils: pebbly terraces on a sandy-clay matrix, ancient alluvial deposits of red earth and pebbles, small pebbles on shallow marl.
Viticulture
reasoned cultivation
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
cold maceration in the vat for 72 hours, fermentation at controlled temperature for twelve days
Breeding
in barrels of 2 or 3 wines
Alcohol content
14,5 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
almost black dress
Nose
of great richness, with a succession of black fruit aromas, tinged with a touch of garrigue and menthol.
Mouth
full-bodied, fresh and ripe, with an endless finish
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meat, beef stew, coq au vin, cheeses...
Domaine des Muretins
Lirac
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2015 guide) 16/20 (vintage 2012) (Very good wine)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. ERIC B. Published on 23/04/2016
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