Xavier Vignon - Lirac - Red - 2020

Wine:

A blend of Grenache and Syrah, the 2020 Red Lirac reveals enticing aromas of spices, blackberries, and stone fruits. Its sun-ripened Grenache brings generous flavours without excess, balanced by delicate tannins and a refined structure. With impressive finesse and natural elegance, this wine delivers exceptional quality at an accessible price. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Fermentation at moderate temperature. Aged for 12 months in barrels for 30% of the harvest and in vats for the remainder.

Color:

Intense, dark carmine red.

Nose:

Warm aromas with an infusion of Grenache releasing spicy and stone fruit notes.

Palate:

Displaying a dense and fruit-forward style, this wine features fine tannins balanced by a fresh, delicate structure.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Filet of venison with grand veneur sauce, duck breast and roasted chanterelle mushrooms, beef bourguignon.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

Another masterstroke from Xavier Vignon! An international expert and key consultant behind some of the greatest successes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Xavier Vignon crafts his own cuvées with exceptional precision. For the 2020 vintage, he presents a stunning Lirac that has caught the attention of our Selection Committee.