"A fabulous 2013 Lirac La Dame Rousse knocks it out of the park with its raspberry jam, blackberry, licorice, pepper and crushed-flower scented bouquet. Made from a blend of equal parts Grenache and Syrah and aged all in stainless steel, it has medium to full-bodied richness, plenty of mid-palate and a fruit-filled finish. It will represent a superb value and should drink nicely for 3-5 years. - Jeb Dunnuck"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue 215, October 2014), 90-92 pts
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- Wine Enthusiast Magazine (September 2017), 90 pts
"Fermented in stainless steel tanks, this grenache-syrah blend is almost crunchy in its freshness, the fruit firm and juicy, holding to an elegant, clean line."
- Wine & Spirits Magazine (February 2017) 90 pts + Year's Best Rhone + BEST BUY
"The 2014 Lirac La Dame Rousse tastes just like the Cuvee de la Reine des Bois, only slightly less concentrated and more forward, with medium-bodied richness and a silky, polished feel on the palate. It’s a smoking value that readers need to seek out. - Jeb Dunnuck"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue 227, October 28th 2016), 91 pts
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue 227, October 28th 2016), 90-92 pts
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue 233, October 31st 2017), 91pts
"Enticingly ripe, with dense raspberry and blackberry paste flavors forming the core while light anise, sweet spice and toast notes fill in around it. A licorice edge takes center stage through the finish. For the hedonist crowd. Drink now through . 2,300 cases made. –JM"
- Wine Spectator (November 2018), 91pts
