LIRAC WHITE
VARIETIES : Grenache blanc 50%, Roussanne 30%, Viognier 20%.
SOIL : Rocky, sandy 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 : The grapes are all destemmed, grape-skin maceration lasts 4 to 12 hours
depending on the vintage year to extract flavours and consistency. Then low temperature
fermentation. Early bottling in January to « trap » the aromas.
BOUQUET : A fresh and pleasant blend. You will taste in your bottle a god balance of fruit,
lime-tree and white flower aromas, citron type aromas and straightforward liveliness. Our
wine has enough pep for your taste buds to be teased but it will not quench your thirst
when you drink it before eating.
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.