LIRAC RED
VARIETIES : Grenache 70%, Syrah 30%.
SOIL : Rocky, sandy with pebbles and lime/clay.
CLIMATE : Warm temperate, Mediterranean and very windy. LIRAC is situated right in the
Rhône Valley.
HARVEST : The grapes are all handpicked, the only way to achieve best quality : the
grapes are selected by the harvesters and arrive undamaged at the cellar without any
oxidation phenomena. This is also the best way not to hurt the vine-stock and to preserve
the future of the vineyard.
WINEMAKING : Grapes are all destemmed, then vatting occurs for 14 to 20 days; then
pressing, the end of fermentation and conservation takes place in stainless steel tanks
until the first racking; then we continue maturation in new oak barrels for 3 or 4 months
in order to get a smoother tannin and to oxigenize the wine. Finally, the wine is kept
bottled for at least 6 months before selling.
BOUQUET : A powerful and well built wine, a deep ruby colour with violet tints. Complex
nose of vanilla, fruits and griotte-cherries. The attack is rich and firm; the mouth expresses
long lasting nuances of vanilla and pepper. This is a smooth and rich wine with a very
good length.
CONSERVATION : Wine like to be preserved in a dark place, with a constant temperature
and hygrometry. Coolness and height are its friends. For optimal conditions or
preservation, we recommend your to keep your bottles between 16° and 18° C and
between 50 and 70% of humidity.