A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Carignan grown on clay and sandy soils, mostly on terraces covered by pebble stones. Lirac is located in front of Chateauneuf du Pape, on the opposite side of the Rhone River.
Lirac Roquedon reveals an intense red garnet color and a nose dominated by a bouquet of red and black ripe fruits (kirsch and wild Blackberry). The mouth is full, with flavors of blackcurrant, liquor and spice. Tannins are both harmonious and elegant. The palate finishes with hints of liquorice and vanilla, which brings length and complexity to the wine.
"Based on 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and the rest Mourvèdre and Carignan, the 2016 Lirac Roquedon offers more black (and even some blue) fruits to go with complex white pepper, garrigue, and new leather aromas and flavors. Ripe, opulent, and fleshy on the palate, this medium to full-bodied Lirac has loads of character."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 2019), 92 pts
In the 14th century, during their stay in Avignon, the popes built a papal castle in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Impressed by the area’s exceptional terroir surrounding the castle, Pope Jean XXII planted the ...
Read More
"Hints of violets and smoky minerals abound in this easy-drinking yet stylish red. Ripe black-cherry and plum flavors are voluptuous and weighty on the palate but brightened by fresh acidity. The finish is firm and upright, grounded by persistent, fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2022. - ANNA LEE C. IIJIMA."
"The 2015 Lirac Roquedon is dense and concentrated, boasting dark plummy fruit, notes of black olive and asphalt. It's medium to full-bodied and sturdy, with firm tannins that could use another year to settle down. - Joe Czerwinski"
"Made in the same mold as the Clos de Sixte, the 2014 Lirac Roquedon is a plump, forward and mouth-filling Lirac that has considerable charm in its plum, wild strawberry, garrigue and peppery spice-laced bouquet. It’s another high quality wine that will drink well on release. - Jeb Dunnuck"
"Shows a slightly mature edge to the plum sauce and blackberry coulis flavors at the core, with dried anise, warm fruitcake and mulled spice notes emerging steadily through the finish. Fresh acidity keeps this driving along. Drink now through 2018. 2,500 cases made."
"Old enough to have taken on some mature, leathery notes, this is mellow and savory, with a satisfying chew to its spicy black raspberry fruit."
"Full ruby. Deep-pitched cherry compote and singed plum aromas are given a spicy edge by a suggestion of cracked pepper. Fleshy and warm on the palate, offering broad dark fruit flavors and a touch of candied licorice. Finishes smoky, sweet and smooth, displaying very soft tannins and repeating warmth. Plenty rich, but I'd have liked a little more vibrancy. - Josh Raynolds"
