"A fine effort from the estate's vines, the 2017 Lirac Charles 1er profiles with charming aromas of raspberry and strawberry. It's full-bodied and silky, with notes of licorice, dried spice and black cherry on the palate, then firms on the finish, enough to thinkit'll still be good 10 years from now." (Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski)
Features
Estate
Stéphane Usseglio
Cuvée
Charles I
Vintage
2017
Designation
Lirac
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
70% Grenache (80 ans), 20% Syrah (45 ans), 10% Mourvèdre (25 ans)
Terroirs
Sand and gravel soils on clay marl
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous, made from the estate's own vines and a proportion of purchased grapes.
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Total destemming, long extraction by 22-day maceration, pumping once a day, light filtration.
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Provençal, ripe raspberries, black berries, liquorice, ground pepper
Mouth
Full-bodied, silky tannins, long cherry finish, mineral and floral notes
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2025-2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled meats, game and stews...
Stéphane Usseglio
Lirac
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2019 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
A fine effort from the estate's vines, the 2017 Lirac Charles 1er profiles on charming aromas of raspberry and strawberry. It's full-bodied and silky, with hints of licorice, dried spice and black cherry on the palate, then firms on the finish, enough to think it'll still be good in 10 years.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
out of 22 reviews
Note and review by M. ANTOINE M. Published on 24/11/2023
3,8
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Note and review by M. REMY P. Published on 26/12/2020
a little better than the Lirac de la Loyane , ordered together, but the difference remains small so rating stable at 3 stars. wine at its price.
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE B. Published on 08/03/2024
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Note and review by M. FABRICE T. Published on 09/11/2023
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Note and review by M. FRANCK C. Published on 15/08/2023
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Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE S. Published on 14/11/2022
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Note and review by M. FRANCESCO C. Published on 23/10/2022
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Note and review by M. GERARD A. Published on 12/03/2022
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Note and review by M. PATRICK G. Published on 23/02/2022
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Note and review by Mme MAITE M. Published on 30/12/2021
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