Plateau des Chenes Lirac Rouge 2013
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This wine will perfectly match with a leg of wild boar with porcini mushrooms and chestnuts, rabbit with mustard or lamb with aubergine cake.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
What will most likely turn out to be an outstanding wine, the 2013 Lirac Plateau des Chênes checks in as a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre, completely destemmed, that’s aged 33% in barrel. Creamy, polished and gorgeously textured, it knocks it out of the park with its white pepper, blackberry, black raspberry and licorice aromas and flavors. There’s a modern slant here, but this is beautiful. Drink it on release and over the following 5-6 years. Rating: 89-91 Points.
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Lovely kirsch and raspberry pâte de fruit flavors glide along, carried by silky tannins and backed by an enticing pebbly hint on the finish.
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Much attention is given to the land and environment. The methods they employ are strictly based on little to no intervention. It is the land that speaks and expresses its identity through each of the wines. In fact, some of the best vineyards are isolated among select vintages to express absolute purity in that renowned vintage.
The work of the Chateau is based on the fact that an entire year contributes to the collection of a vintage should be sound and of the highest quality. Therefore, the sustainable approach produces a low yield, promoting longevity and favoring a natural harmony – again, a restrained intervention.
The grape is the messenger of its environment and conveys the aromas that it amassed during its maturation. By a strict selection, only the most beautiful grapes enter the doors of the cellar. Then, each grape variety, environment and soil type combine to dictate the vinifcation method. Vinification adaptation is influenced and crafted with each vintage. The result is wine that exhibits the greatest purity and sincerity.
With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.
A larger region between Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel, Lirac red wines resemble some of the best Cotes du Rhone Villages wines, while it’s rosés are akin to those of Tavel. The region’s quality whites, based on Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne, are round and fruit-driven.