Luc Pélaquié - Lirac blanc 2021

Name: Luc Pélaquié - White Lirac 2021
Brand: Domaine Pélaquié
Rating: 4 (13 reviews)

Lirac|White wine

Rhône

White

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4/5 (13 customers)

2*Étoiles

Hachette

suave

elegant

barbecue

poularde demi-deuil with truffle

Gem

quality-price

"An affordable gourmet wine

"Composed of Clairette and Grenache in equal proportions, plus Viognier and a touch of Marsanne, vinified and aged in 500L barrels for 4 months, this cuvée charms with its complex, captivating nose of hawthorn, cut grass and dried apricot, enhanced by a touch of butter. On the palate, it is lively on the attack, then voluminous and silky, with hints of chamomile and toasted toast, stimulated by a fine tension that gives it length." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2023)

Features

Estate

Domaine Pélaquié

Vintage

2021

Designation

Lirac

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

Grenache, Clairette, faible part de Viognier et Marsanne

Terroirs

Sandy and clayey semi-slopes, composed of fossilized sediments. Northern exposure.

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Direct pressing and settling, fermentation in temperature-controlled vats and barrels with regular stirring of the lees. Each grape variety is vinified separately.

Breeding

5 months on fine lees in 500L oak barrels of 1 to 3 wines with regular stirring.

Alcohol content

14%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Golden dress

Nose

Fine, elegant, southern-style, intense aromas of white flowers and delicate vanilla notes

Mouth

Expressive and long, beautiful richness with just the right balance of volume and freshness, a gastronomic wine with a lovely touch and a white pepper finish.

Serve

AT 12°C

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairing

Serve with white poultry in truffle sauce, braised endives ...

Domaine Pélaquié

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Expert opinion

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (guide 2023) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

Made with equal parts clairette and grenache, plus viognier and a touch of marsanne, vinified and aged in 500-l barrels for 4 months, this cuvée charms with its complex, captivating nose of hawthorn, cut grass and dried apricot, enhanced by a touch of butter. On the palate, it is lively on the attack, then voluminous and silky, with hints of chamomile and toasted toast, stimulated by a fine tension that gives it length.

About the domain :

Saint-Victor-la-Coste lies beneath the ruins of Castellas, the medieval fortified castle of the Lords of Sabran. Since 1976, Luc Pélaquié has run this vast (98 ha) and ancient (17th century) family estate, whose wines (côtes-du-rhône, villages, lirac and tavel) are regularly featured in the Guide.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4/5

out of 13 reviews