Lirac Red
The Cotes du Rhone villages appellation designates certain areas in the region where the soil and the climate produce wine that is considered to be of exceptional quality.
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Lirac Red
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| Grape varieties | Grenache noir, Mourvèdre, |
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| Alcohol | 13,5% |
| Harvest | Manual |
| Age of vines | 25 ans |
| Average yield | 40 hl/ha |
| Fermentation | Traditional, for 14-15 days, at 82.5-86°F. |
| Bottling | 12 months after the harvest. |
| Soil | Terraces of red river-rolled stones, loessy and sandy light-structured soil. |
| Climate | Typically Mediterranean, little rain, average sunshine 2700 hours/year, strong mistral wind. |
Deep carmine red.
Complex, with a balance of fruits, scrublands, and spices.
Like the nose, complex and long-lasting, with a perfect balance of tannins that makes this wine an veritable masterpiece.